Ingredients for Grandmas Lasagna

Series Summary

Although there is some historical documentation suggesting that Lasagna was first served as a dish in England during the court of King Richard II in the 14th century, most historians agree that lasagna originated from Italy. Lasagna is an Italian dish that consists of large noodles separated by cheese, tomato sauce, and meat or other vegetables. Lasagna can be served as a side dish or as a main meal depending on the occasion. Like most Italian pasta served in England or America, the name of the pasta becomes the name of the dish through association.Full of healthy carbohydrates, lasagna is an excellent meal to make for your family, your friends, or just yourself.

In this free video series, internationally renowned recording artist Matt Senatore cooks us his Grandma Josephine’s famous lasagna recipe. Matt will lead you through preparing, cooking, and seasoning the main ingredients of the lasagna. He instructs you clearly as he demonstrates just what to do with the beef, sausage, noodles, and sauce. Matt will have you itching to try out this Italian (or English!) favorite after your next trip to the supermarket!

Video Transcript

"Hi! This is Matt Senatore on behalf of Expert Village. Today we are going to learn how to make my grandma Josephine's three layer lasagna. Here is a formula fact. With most little Italian restaurants, what is the most common thing they order. You've guess it. Lasagna. Everyone loves lasagna and today I am going to show you how to make an awesome lasagna right in the comfort of your own home. Now this recipe for lasagna has been in my family for generations. My great grandmother taught it to my grandmother, my grandmother taught it to my father and my father taught it to me. Now people think that people making lasagna is too time consuming, too expensive or just a hassle. I guarantee you taht you will be able to make a great lasagna that will dazzle your friends and your family. So are you ready Let's make my grandma's Josephine's three layered lasagna. We need approximately 4 pounds of ground beef, 1 30 ounce container of Ricotta Cheese, 3 Hot Italian Sausage, 1 red, 1 orange and 1 green bell pepper, 1 large white onion, 24 ounces of tomato paste, 2 large cans of Puree tomatoes, 2 boxes of lasagna, 1 small jar of minced garlic and 2 pounds of Mozarella Cheese. "