u/MauiValleyGirl

We all knew it was Carmela’s when Junior could describe it to with his eyes closed:

Sweet sausage in the gravy. A full bunch of basil layered in under the cheese.

Check out this recipe that I’m going to have to replicate.

Cook an onion and garlic soft in olive oil. Brown the sweet sausage and 500g beef in it. Add a 35oz can of peeled tomatoes and a 28oz can of puree, plus a splash of water from each. Simmer low for 90 minutes, then stir in torn basil at the end. Boil 500g lasagna sheets until just al dente, then shock them cold. Layer: sauce, sheets, seasoned ricotta, parmesan, a full layer of basil leaves, sliced mozzarella, sauce.

Build three layers, then a last sheet on top. Bake at 190C for 45 minutes, then 15 more until it bubbles at the edges. Rest before you cut.