Lasagna With Turkey and Fresh Tomato Sauce

Preparation

1. Step 1

   To make the sauce, core the tomatoes and cut them into 1-inch cubes. Put the tomatoes in a food processor and blend until coarsely chopped. There should be about 4 cups.

2. Step 2

   Heat the oil in a skillet and add the garlic. Cook briefly but do not brown. Add the tomatoes, red pepper flakes, oregano, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes.

3. Step 3

   Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.

4. Step 4

   To prepare the lasagna, heat the oil in a nonstick skillet and add the turkey meat. Cook, stirring to break up the particles of the meat, until lightly browned.

5. Step 5

   Add the garlic, stir and add the wine. Bring to a boil over high heat and cook until the wine is evaporated. Add the tomato sauce, oregano, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes.

6. Step 6

   Meanwhile, cook the lasagna in salted water, according to instructions on the package, adding the lasagna strips one at a time. Cook until tender. Add the cold water to cool. Drain, and spread the strips one at a time on a damp cloth.

7. Step 7

   Lightly grease a 2-quart oblong baking dish. Add a layer of lasagna.

8. Step 8

   Beat the ricotta with the hot water to make it spreadable. Spread about one-third of the ricotta over the lasagna. Spread a layer of the meat sauce over this and sprinkle on about a quarter of the Parmesan cheese.

9. Step 9

   Continue making layers, ending with a layer of lasagna. Sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan cheese. Pour the melted butter over all and bake for 15 minutes or until the lasagna is piping hot and bubbling.