Baked Lasagna

Submitted by Stephanie S.

"This is a little different twist on lasagna. The meatballs give it a little something extra."

 

• Ready In: 2hrs 30mins
• Ingredients: 25
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• MEATBALLS

• 1⁄2 lb ground beef
• 1⁄4 lb ground veal
• 2 tablespoons onions, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 3⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1 dash pepper
• 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 egg

• TOMATO SAUCE

• 1⁄4 cup olive oil
• 1⁄4 cup onion, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• 1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes, undrained
• 2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper

• HAVE READY

• 1⁄2 lb lasagna noodle
• 1 lb mozzarella cheese, diced
• 1 lb ricotta cheese
• 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated

directions

1. MEATBALLS: In medium bowl combine all ingredients; toss lightly to mix well.
2. With teaspoon, shape mixture into 30 balls, each 3/4 inch in diameter.
3. SAUCE: Heat hot oil in large heavy skillet, brown meat balls; remove.
4. Add onions and garlic; saute 5 minutes.
5. Add rest of sauce ingredients with 1/2 cup water and meatballs; stir to mix.
6. Bring to boiling; reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.
7. Heat oven to 350.
8. Grease 13x9 baking dish.
9. Cook lasagna noodles as directed on pkg.
10. Drain; rinse with water.
11. In baking pan layer half the ingredients: Noodles, mozzarella, ricotta, tomato sauce with meatballs, parmesan cheese.
12. Repeat.
13. Bake 30 to 35 minutes.