Classic Cheesy Lasagna

Submitted by Melanie Murray

"This is very good and easy to make. It comes from my 1981 cookbook "Favorite Brand Name Recipes". I have been making this for years. It is a favorite of my family. Please note that I alter some of the ingredients to my taste. I usually add more parsley, oregano, garlic powder, so alter to your taste. Enjoy!"

 

• Ready In: 1hr 20mins
• Ingredients: 16
• Yields: 1 pan
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 3⁄4 cup chopped onion
• 2 tablespoons salad oil (recipe calls for but I do not use) or 2 tablespoons olive oil (recipe calls for but I do not use)
• 1 (1 lb) can tomatoes
• 2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
• 2 cups water
• 1 tablespoon chopped 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 mozzarella cheese (shredded or thinly sliced)
• 1 cup grated parmesan cheese

directions

1. In large heavy pan, lightly brown beef and onion in oil.
2. Add tomatoes (put through blender or cut with edge of spoon), tomato paste, water, parsley, salt, sugar, garlic powder, pepper, and oregano.
3. Simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, 30 minutes.
4. Meanwhile cook lasagna as directed on package.
5. Drain lasagna.
6. In 13x9x2-inch baking pan, spread about 1 cup sauce.
7. Alternate layers of lasagna, sauce, ricotta, mozzarella, and parmesan cheese, ending with sauce, mozzarella, and parmesan cheese.
8. Bake at 350°F for 40-50 minutes until lightly brown and bubbly.
9. Allow to stand 15 minutes; cut in squares to serve.

Reviews

[Hamza Suria]

This is an excellent recipe. Easy to follow - even for a novice like me. Very good taste and texture. Expedited using pre-cooked oven-ready noodles. Bellisimo.

 

[ckambic]

I can't believe I hadn't posted my review on this recipe. The first time I made it, which was right before leaving for work, when I came home that night my DH raved about how good it was. My DS is a picky eater. He doesn't like hamburger or the dishes made with it that most kids like (i.e. tacos, chili, hamburgers) but he decided to try this lasagna and he loved it! He was just asking me to make this today. It's a great recipe!! Thanks for posting it.

 

[Sheri-bdb]

This is a wonderful lasagna! I did use fresh garlic. It really was great tasting. Thanks alot Melanie Davis....

 

[ltdsaloon16r]

This is a great lasagne, lasagne is one of my favourite dishes but dont make it often because it's always seemed 'fiddly' to me...this was easy to put together and flavours are great..thanks for sharing.

 

[Potluck]

I doubled the recipe so, I could freeze some for a easy meal one day in the future. I used spicy italian sausage for the hamberger,we like it a little spicy. I also used less ricotti 15oz and used 6oz of romano cheese.Also used petite diced tomatoes.I under cook the noodles as it finishes cooking in the oven..It was a very tasty lasagna and very easy to make.Thank U for the recipe..