Most everyone remembers spending some time at a family member's house eating a big meal with the whole clan. For me, it was always a wonderful time to catch up and eat to my hearts content. Grammy would have something good going on the stove, and I always found myself smiling with a full stomach afterward. Every once in a while though I would be surprised to see a different set of hands preparing the meal. Grandpa liked to mix it up and don the apron at times - making Grammy's night relaxed and filling ours with new and different delights. One of his calling cards was taking an entree we all enjoyed and adding something unexpected. I can't remember a time it didn't turn out well. This is one of my favorite examples of his handiwork.
Two things that are great apart, and fantastic together. Crab Lasagna.
INGREDIENT LIST
(2) 12 oz packages of lasagna
1 lb of King Crab, Flaked
(1) 4oz can of dried or diced mushrooms, drained
2 tbs butter
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 minced garlic clove
4 cans tomato sauce
1 can tomato paste
1 tsp minced parsley (double if fresh)
1/2 tsp dill weed
1/2 tsp oregano
1/8 tsp basil
1 large tub sour cream
1 ball mozzarella cheese, grated
1lb Sharp cheddar, grated
salt
olive oil
grated Parmesan cheese
PREPARATION
Saute onion, garlic, & mushrooms in the butter until golden brown. Stir in tomato sauce and paste. Add spices, and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Now add crab and simmer for another 15 minutes until sauce has thickened.
Meanwhile, cook the lasagna at a gentle boil (adding 2tbs olive oil and 1 tbsp salt as desired) for about 15 minutes. Test for readiness by poking a suspended noodle with a fork. If it goes through easily, they are likely done.
Remove the noodles from the heat and wash thoroughly under cold water. Layer the bottom of a pan (9x13 is a good size) with enough sauce to wet it down, then lay the lasagna length-wise to cover the bottom completely. Cover the noodles with sauce. Next, sprinkle them with each cheese and shake on the Parmesan. Then spot on the sour cream and smooth out the whole layer. Place the next layer of noodles perpendicular to the first and repeat the process until you run out of pan or material. Make sure to sprinkle the last layer with Parmesan.
Bake at 350 for 30 minutes. Let stand after cooking for 15 minutes. Cut into squares and serve!
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