Crushed Tomatoes – KIMBERLY BOUTIN https://kimberlyboutin.com Life is the market, let's be prepared together. Tue, 03 Mar 2026 20:43:07 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://kimberlyboutin.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Logo.png Crushed Tomatoes – KIMBERLY BOUTIN https://kimberlyboutin.com 32 32 Wheelhouse Lasagna https://kimberlyboutin.com/recipe/wheelhouse-lasagna/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=wheelhouse-lasagna Tue, 06 Nov 2018 11:00:30 +0000 https://kimberlyboutin.com/?post_type=recipe&p=2217 Nothing better than a homemade pot of sauce on the stove ready to become an even better Sunday Family Dinner Lasagna. I can make many of my Life Arsenal Recipes with my eyes closed. Lasagna was not one of those recipes UNTIL today. My very own version. You may note there are two pans; one for home and one for sharing. If you want to make just one (no fun) then you can cut the ingredients in half OR make a really big Hearty Lasagna with the specified ingredient quantities—as always the choice is yours!  😉

Caring is Sharing!

On a side note, my son and I don’t particularly care for the term “wheelhouse” so of course he will get the reference to this title right away. It is the little things we share with our families and the joys of home cooking that mean so very much, in this woman’s humble opinion! ♥

A Big Pot of Love simmering on the stove!

Wheelhouse Lasagna
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. In a large skillet brown your ground pork, sweet italian sausage and ground turkey with the onion & garlic. Drain the fat (if you want, fat is flavor) and add the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste and 2 tbsp of the dried parsley (crush it a little in your hand to release the oils before adding). Combine with the meat mixture and simmer on low for 10-15 minutes while you prep the rest.
  2. In a mixing bowl beat your 2 eggs with a whisk or fork. Add the ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese and the remaining tbsp of dried parsley (again rub in your palm first to release the oils) and combine.
  3. Start the assembly! Put a thin layer of the meat mixture on the bottom of your lasagna pan. Add 6 lasagna noodles on top, overlapping if necessary. Add meat sauce over the noodles to cover all noodle surface. Add a layer of the ricotta cheese mixture on top followed by a sprinkle of the parmesan and half of the mozzarella. Repeat ending with the mozzarella cheese on top. Sprinkle a little parsley for color and flavor on top of the mozzarella.
  4. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 30 minutes. Turn off heat and let the lasagna sit in the oven for an additional 10 minutes to rest.
  5. Last but definitely not least! Bring that Delish Lasagna out of the oven and again let it set for an additional 5 minutes or so. Plate on a festive plate and serve with a nice salad and beverage of your choice. Enjoy!
]]> 2217 Second Helping Pasta Bake Lasagna-WMR https://kimberlyboutin.com/recipe/second-helping-pasta-bake-lasagna-wmr/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=second-helping-pasta-bake-lasagna-wmr Sun, 03 Jan 2016 02:06:39 +0000 https://kimberlyboutin.com/?post_type=recipe&p=766 With my son home from college for semester break I always try to find ways to amp up my recipes so he misses home and Mom even more (don’t judge me, I’m shameless-he is my first born son  😛 ) So when he said he was going to be home for dinner on a Saturday night, this recipe was born. This is the first time I am using my new recipe plugin so be merciful with your comments, I will try to get this right! If not the first time, please know I will work hard to perfect this craft from here on out!  😀 Enjoy!!

Cast and Crew
Cast and Crew

Second Helping Pasta Bake Lasagna-WMR
I originally called this recipe Pasta Bake Lasagna UNTIL I tried it! I am usually a one serving only girl but this recipe sure at least put me into the 1-1/2 serving girl category tonight!
Servings8+ Servings
Prep Time30 Minutes
Cook Time30-40 Minutes
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. In a large skillet brown your ground sirloin and sweet Italian Sausage. Drain the fat and add the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste and 2 Tbsp of the dried parsley (crush it a little in your hand to release the oils before adding). Combine with the meat mixture and simmer on low for 10-15 minutes while you prep the rest.
  2. In a mixing bowl beat your 2 eggs with a whisk or fork. Add the cottage cheese, 1/2 cup grated parmesan/romano cheese and the remaining Tbsp of dried parsley (again rub in your palm first to release the oils) and combine.
  3. Start the assembly! Put a thin layer of the meat mixture on the bottom of your lasagna pan. Add 6 lasagna noodles on top, overlapping if necessary. Put a layer of the cheese mixture on top followed by half of the fresh mozzarella. Add a layer of meat sauce. Repeat ending with the meat sauce on top.
  4. Ok!! Now here is where I veered off course and instead of the normal layer of cheese on top I did the unthinkable and turned this lasagna into a bake and here's how. Melt the butter in a little saucepan and add the breadcrumbs and combine, stir in the parmesan/romano cheese and sprinkle on top of the meat mixture.
  5. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 30 minutes. Turn off heat and let the lasagna sit in the oven for an additional 10 minutes to rest.
  6. Last but definitely not least! Bring that Delish bake out of the oven and again let it set for an additional 5 minutes or so. Plate on a festive plate and serve with a nice salad and beverage of your choice.
Recipe Notes

Now here is your "Bonus" Salad recipe and seriously this is more than a salad (well not technically). My Husband LOVES this salad and I swear whenever he thinks of leaving me this salad comes to his mind and I am safe for another day!   

Second Cast and Crew
Second Cast and Crew

  1. Wash your greens, shredded carrots, tomatoes and mushrooms.

    Clean Me!
    Clean Me!
  2. Transfer to a bowl preferably with a lid for mixing and add a good splash of Balsamic Vinegar (this is the big secret...shhhh) and a sprinkling or two of parmesan cheese or whatever you have on hand. Here is the second secret add about a 1/2 cup of, of, of, oh alright Good Seasons Italian Dressing--the kind you make yourself in the carafe you can buy for a few dollars. Close the lid, hold and shake to blend all together. Taste and add more dressing if needed, remember you can always add it but not take it away. IMG_1791IMG_1792

A few more notes:

  1. I have used the no cook lasagna noodles many times and find that if you make sure to cover all ends there are no dry brittle parts. I learned this by trial and error.image
  2. When you layer your fresh mozzarella, stagger them between layers so that every bite has some of that ooeeyy gooeeyy goodness!imageimage
  3. Lastly, even if there is just water in your glass garnish it and make sure it looks pretty!  🙂

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    So Festive!
  4. As always season to taste. I didn't add any salt to this recipe, because there are already many sodium filled ingredients. I did however add plenty of pepper to my meat mixture, as it is no secret I am all about the pepper!

ENJOY!!

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