Homemade

LASAGNA

step-by-step instructions

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STEP #1

Before you begin, sanitize work area with bleach solution.

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STEP #2

Determine the number of pans of lasagna you will need to prepare. 1 pan = 24 servings 2 pans = 48 servings 3 pans = 72 servings…

STEP #3

Gather Equipment • Large mixing bowl or pan • 2” full hotel pan(s) (12” x 20” x 2”) • Measuring cups • Rubber spatula

STEP #4

Gather Ingredients • Ground Beef • Marinara Sauce • Lasagna Noodles • Cottage Cheese • Shredded Mozzarella

STEP #5

In a large mixing bowl or hotel pan combine the ground beef and marinara sauce. For each pan of lasagna combine 7.5 cups beef + 1 bag marinara.

STEP #6

Spray pan(s) with pan release.

STEP #7

For each pan, layer the ingredients as follows:

1 st Layer:

4 cups sauce (beef and marinara)

2 nd Layer: 7

uncooked noodles

3 rd Layer:

4 cups sauce

4 th Layer: 3

cups cottage cheese

5 th Layer:

2 cups shredded mozzarella

6 th Layer:

6 uncooked noodles

7 th Layer:

4 cups sauce

8 th Layer:

3 cups shredded mozzarella

STEP

#8

Spray aluminum foil with pan release.

Tightly cover the pan(s) with parchment paper then with aluminum foil.

STEP #9

Bake the lasagna at 375 degrees F for 40 minutes or until the lasagna reaches 165 degrees F. Carefully remove the pan from the oven and uncover. Continue baking for 5 minutes, uncovered, or until the surface of the lasagna is golden brown.

Let the lasagna stand for 15 minutes at

room temperature

before cutting.

Cut each pan 6 x 4 (24 servings) Grade K-12 serving size: 1 slice

Suggested Service

Pre-dished into black boats or Directly onto trays on the line **Hold for hot service at 140 degrees or higher**