Classic Lasagna

Submitted by taillightsinsightbb

"I took this off a Mueller's spaghetti box a long time ago. It takes a while to prepare, but it is worth it."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 30mins
• Ingredients: 16
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef or 1 lb ground chuck
• 3⁄4 cup chopped onion
• 2 tablespoons salad oil or 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 (16 ounce) can tomatoes
• 2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
• 2 cups water
• 1 tablespoon parsley
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon oregano leaves
• 8 ounces lasagna noodles
• 1 lb ricotta cheese
• 8 ounces shredded or thinly sliced mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup grated parmesan cheese

directions

1. In a large heavy pan, lightly brown beef and onion in oil.
2. Add tomatoes (cut with a knife), paste, water, parsley, salt, sugar, garlic powder, pepper and oregano.
3. Simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes.
4. Meanwhile, cook lasagna noodles, as directed.
5. Drain.
6. In a 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking pan, spread 1 cup sauce.
7. Then alternate layers of lasagna noodles, sauce, ricotta, mozzarella and parmesan cheese, ending with sauce, mozzarella and parmesan.
8. Bake at 350°F for 40-45 minutes until lightly browned and bubbling.
9. Allow to stand for 15 minutes.
10. Cut into squares to serve.