====== Nicks Lasagna perfection (experimental) ======

===== Ingredients =====
  * 1 Lasagna Noodle package
  * 1/3 Zucchini, minced
  * 1/2 Onion, minced
  * 2-4 Garlic Cloves, minced
  * 3 Tbsp Olive Oil
  * 1 lb Lean Ground Beef
  * 1/4 - 1/2 cup Red Wine
  * 1 (15oz) can Tomato Sauce
  * 1 (14 1/2 oz) can Stewed Tomatoes
  * 1 (6 oz) can Tomato Paste
  * 1-2 Tbsp Chives
  * 1 1/2 Tbsp Parsley
  * 1 1/2 tsp Oregano
  * 1 1/2 tsp Basil
  * 1 1/2 Tbsp Sugar

==== Cheeses ====
  * 2 lbs Ricotta
  * 2 1/2 cups Mozzarella
  * 1/2 cup Parmessan freshly grated
  * 1-2 Eggs

==== Optional ====
  * Fresh Cilantro
  * Green Onion

==== Weird ingredients to try ====
  * 1 cup Carrots
  * 1/4 cup fresh Orange Juice (in place of sugar??)


===== Noodles =====
  - Follow directions on lasagna noodle box. Add salt to boiling water for taste.
  - Once cooked 'al dente', Place wet noodles on lightly oiled aluminum foil, sprinkling with warm water to keep moist.
    * You can place successive rows of foil and noodles on top of each other, if oiled, until needed to be used

===== Tomato Meat Sauce =====
  - Saute Zucchini, Onion, Green Onion, Chives (half), and Garlic for 5 minutes in Olive Oil
    * Cook on Medium to Medium-high, as olive oil cannot get too hot
  - Add Ground Beef and let brown. Drain excess liquid.
  - Add Red Wine, Tomato Sauce, Stewed Tomatoes, and tomato paste. Stir constantly until well blended.
  - Add oregano, basil, and sugar. Mix well. Salt and Pepper to taste. Set aside.

===== Cheese Mixture =====
  - Whip Ricotta in mixing bowl with Eggs, Chives (other half), and Parsley.
  - Mix in 3/4 cup Mozzarella and all of Parmesan Cheeses.
  - Salt and Pepper to taste.

===== Create =====
  - Start with 3 or 4 noodles on bottom of greased pan 13x9 is best
  - Bottom noodle layer should overlap up the sides of the pan if possible. All noodles should overlap is possible.
  - Add 1/3 of Sauce, not a ton is needed
  - Add 1/2 of Cheese Mix
  - Sprinkle a layer of Mozzarella
  - Repeat another layer, for 2 layers
  - On third layer, just put noodles, Sauce, and Mozzarella topping. No cheese mixture.

===== Bake =====
  - Preheat to 350 degrees
  - Bake for 30 minutes with foil on top
  - Remove foil, add Mozzarella topping if not add already, cook for additional 10 minutes
  - Let stand for 10-15 minutes

===== References =====
  * http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/103062