Ella'S Lasagna

Directions

1. 1
   Heat large sauce pan to med with olive oil. When oil is ready add onion and garlic to pan and soften for a couple of minutes -- careful not to burn or brown.
2. 2
   Increase heat to med-high and add ground beef, stirring frequently until brown.
3. 3
   Reduce head to medium and add tomato sauce and paste and stir thoroughly until uniform. Add can of mushrooms, including liquid and stir.
4. 4
   Add all the spices etc and stir thoroughly. Reduce heat to simmer uncovered stirring occasionally for at least 15 mins.
5. 5
   Boil lasagna noodles in salted water until cooked slightly el dante. This should take 10-15 mins. When finished wash with cold water and drain.
6. 6
   The meat sauce should have thickened -- if it is too runny let it cook some more.
7. 7
   Preheat oven to 350 deg F.
8. 8
   Layer a large lasagna dish as follows: 1st - 1/3 meat sauce spread evenly, 2nd - 1/2 noodles (should cover the pan), 3rd - 1/3 meat sauce, 4th - 2/5 of cheese (spread it out, this layer may not cover the meat sauce completely), 5th - 1/2 noodles, 6th - 1/3 meat sauce, 7th - 3/5 of cheese (this should completely cover meat sauce )
9. 9
   Place in preheated oven on middle rack for 25mins. Cheese should be completely melted and slightly browned on the edges. Leave in for a few more minutes if this is not the case.
10. 10
    Remove from oven and let stand for 10 mins. Then cut into 10 pieces and serve.