Cat Cora's Holiday Lasagna - Global Chef Enterprises

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup olive oil plus 1 tablespoon for Spinach
• 10 ounces of fresh spinach, rough chopped
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper, plus extra for coating beef
• 1 medium onion, chopped small
• 1 red pepper, chopped small
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 5 leaves basil, finely chopped, plus leaves for garnish
• 1 tablespoon fresh chopped oregano leaves
• 1 (14-ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 small can tomato paste
• 2 teaspoon salt
• 1 box dry lasagna noodles
• 1 pint ricotta
• 1 cup grated Parmesan, plus extra for garnish
• 1 large ball fresh mozzarella, grated or sliced thinly