Whole Grain Lasagna Dinner Mix

Basic Recipe Ingredients:

• 1 Lasagna Dinner Kit (1 mix pouch, 1 pasta bag)
• 2.5 lbs Cooked and Drained Ground Beef
• 2.5 qts Boiling Water (2.8 qts Kettle Method)
• 25 oz Tomato Paste
• 2 lbs Reduced Fat Mozzarella Cheese

Basic Recipe Directions:
OVEN METHOD:

1. In a full size steam table pan combine ground beef, tomato paste, and pasta and seasoning mix from the kit.
2. Carefully add the boiling water and stir to mix.
3. Cover pan tightly with foil and bake in a preheated 425¦ oven for 35 minutes.
4. Remove from oven, and gently stir. Then evenly sprinkle the cheese over the top and return to the oven for 5 minutes to allow the cheese to melt.
5. Remove from the oven and allow to stand for 30 minutes.

1. In a large kettle, combine the cooked ground beef, tomato paste, 2.8 quarts water, and bring to a boil.
2. Stir in seasoning mix and pasta from the kit.
3. Reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until pasta reaches desired tenderness. Stir gently once or twice to prevent sticking.
4. Top with cheese.

Ingredient Statement:
Whole Wheat Lasagna Macaroni [whole durum flour, egg white solids, Water], Tomato Powder, Salt, Sugar, Bread Crumbs, Modified Food Starch, Dextrose, Spices, Citric Acid, Dehydrated Garlic, Whey, Beet Powder, Enriched Flour, Dehydrated Onion, Natural Flavor, Sodium Silicoaluminate, Tricalcium Phospohate, and Parsley.