Lasagna

Directions

1. 1
   Brown meat and drain.
2. 2
   In a 2-quart saucepan add browned meat, garlic and pepper.
3. 3
   Simmer about 10 minutes.
4. 4
   Add tomatoes (I liquefy them in the food processor), tomato sauce and spaghetti sauce mix.
5. 5
   Cover and simmer 30 minutes.
6. 6
   Boil lasagna noodles 8 minutes; drain.
7. 7
   Spray a glass 9 x 13-inch baking dish with Pam. Pour 1/3 of sauce mixture in dish.
8. 8
   Cover with lasagna noodles. Add grated Mozzarella cheese over noodles and spoon Ricotta over cheese.
9. 9
   Repeat layers, ending with meat sauce and top with Parmesan cheese (if desired).
10. 10
    Bake at 350° for 30 minutes.
11. 11
    Let set 5 minutes and serve.