Way-easy Lasagna

This is a good, basic lasagna recipe.

• Ready In: 1 hr 40 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3  lbs ground beef (a combination of 2 lbs ground beef and 1 lb ground pork is really good!)
• 1  medium onion, minced
• 3  cloves garlic, minced
• 2  teaspoons  italian seasoning
• 1  teaspoon oregano
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
• 2  tablespoons tomato paste
• 1  lb ricotta cheese or 1  lb cottage cheese
• 2  eggs, beaten
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1  teaspoon basil
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 2  tablespoons parsley, minced
• 3⁄4 cup  freshly-grated parmesan cheese
• 10 -12  lasagna noodles (I use no-boil)
• 6  cups  shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions

1. In large skillet, heat olive oil and cook ground beef until well-browned.
2. Add onion and garlic and cook 5 minutes longer.
3. Mix in Italian seasoning, sugar, oregano, cinnamon, tomato sauce and tomato paste.
4. Simmer for 45 minutes, or until sauce has thickened.
5. Preheat oven to 350°F.
6. Mix ricotta cheese, eggs, salt, basil, pepper, parsley and Parmesan cheese together.
7. Set aside.
8. In a greased 9x13-inch pan, layer noodles, 1/3 of cheese mixture, 1/3 of meat mixture and 2 cups mozzarella cheese.
9. Repeat layering 2 more times.
10. Cover pan with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes.
11. Remove foil and bake 10-15 minutes longer.
12. Let stand 15 minutes before cutting into pieces.
13. Enjoy!