Classic Lasagna

16 ingredients
10 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef or 1 lb ground chuck
  • 34 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
  • 12 teaspoon pepper
  • 12 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. 1
    In a large heavy pan, lightly brown beef and onion in oil.
  2. 2
    Add tomatoes (cut with a knife), paste, water, parsley, salt, sugar, garlic powder, pepper and oregano.
  3. 3
    Simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes.
  4. 4
    Meanwhile, cook lasagna noodles, as directed.
  5. 5
    Drain.
  6. 6
    In a 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking pan, spread 1 cup sauce.
  7. 7
    Then alternate layers of lasagna noodles, sauce, ricotta, mozzarella and parmesan cheese, ending with sauce, mozzarella and parmesan.
  8. 8
    Bake at 350F for 40-45 minutes until lightly browned and bubbling.
  9. 9
    Allow to stand for 15 minutes.
  10. 10
    Cut into squares to serve.

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