Mama's Lasagne

This is a recipe my mom has had for years. Great for special occasions of for just an everyday meal. It is also very versatile.

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1  lb ground beef (can use more if you want.) or 1  lb turkey (can use more if you want.)
• 2  teaspoons seasoning salt
• 3  tablespoons oregano
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons paprika (or more for a spicier lasagne)
• 2  sliced garlic cloves
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 3 (14 1/2ounce) cans canned tomatoes, cut up
• 1  cup tomato sauce
• 1 (1 1/2ounce) envelope  spaghetti sauce mix (you can use less)
• 8  ounces  lasagna noodles
• 1  lb mozzarella cheese, sliced
• 1  cup ricotta cheese
• 1⁄2 cup  grates parmesan cheese
• 2  bay leaves

Directions

1. Brown beef in 3 quart saucepan or dutch oven.
2. Add seasoned salt, garlic, & pepper. Cook uncovered & slowly for ten minute Then stir in tomatoes, tomato sauce, oregano, paprika, bay leaf (be sure to remove later) & spaghetti sauce mix.
3. Cover & SIMMER 10 minutes.
4. Meanwhile, cook lasagne according to package instructions & drain. (Seperate noodles & lay out flat on wax paper of aluminum foil to keep them from sticking as they cool) Pour 2 cups of the meat sauce into bottom of 13x9x2-inch baking pan.
5. Arrange a layer of lasagne over the meat in pan.
6. Top with slices of mozzarella & spoonfuls & ricotta.
7. Repeat layers of meat sauce, lasagne, mozzarella, & ricotta.
8. Top with layer of lasagne & remaining meat sauce. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
9. Bake at 350F for 20-25 min., or until hot & bubbly.