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1. | Place (A) in heavy pot and brown over low heat. Add (B), allowing spices to toast slightly, then add (C), and simmer until reduced, about 20 minutes. |
2. | Add (D), crushing tomatoes if needed, and simmer for 60 minutes. |
3. | Combine (E) in a bowl and shape with hands to make meatballs. Coat in (F) and fry lightly in (G), then add to simmering sauce. |
4. | Fry (H) in (G), then add to simmering sauce. |
5. | Combine (I) in bowl and mix well. Remove meat from sauce, chop coarsely, and reserve. |
6. | Assemble with (J), layering in 9x13 baking dish: {sauce, noodles, 3x {sauce, meat, cheese, noodles}, sauce, cheese, mozzarella}. This makes strata with 4 noodle layers total. |
7. | Bake in 350F oven for 30 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes before serving. |
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