Mueller's Lasagna

Directions

1. 1
   Turn on the oven to bake setting, 350 degrees (175 C.).
2. 2
   In large skillet over medium-high heat, cook meat, stirring, until lightly browned.
3. 3
   Drain off the grease.
4. 4
   I used the styrofoam plate that the hamburger came in to catch the grease from underneath the strainer.
5. 5
   When the grease hardens in about an hour, throw out the syrofoam plate, grease and all.
6. 6
   Saves a plumber bill in the future.
7. 7
   Add onion and garlic; cook 3 minutes.
8. 8
   Stir in tomato sauce, mushrooms (optional), tomato juice (or water), and basil.
9. 9
   Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
10. 10
    In small mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, salt, and pepper.
11. 11
    Spoon 1-1/2 cups (350 ml) meat/tomato sauce into 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking dish.
12. 12
    Top with half the UNCOOKED lasagna noodles, all the ricotta cheese mixture, 1 cup (225 ml) mozzarella cheese (half the package), 1/2 cup (125 ml) parmesan cheese, 1-1/2 cups (350 ml) meat/tomato sauce, then the remaining lasagna noodles.
13. 13
    Top with remaining meat/tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, and Parmesan cheese.
14. 14
    Cover tightly with aluminum foil.
15. 15
    Bake in 350 degree (175 C.) oven for 45 minutes.
16. 16
    Set a timer for 45 minutes, then clean up the kitchen which is strewn with splattered tomato sauce, egg shells, and cutting board residuals.
17. 17
    Remove foil; bake 15 minutes longer or until lightly browned.
18. 18
    Let stand 15 minutes before serving.
19. 19
    To use prepared spaghetti sauce: In first step, omit onion, garlic, tomato sauce and basil.
20. 20
    Add 1 30 oz (840 grm).
21. 21
    jar prepared spaghetti sauce with the mushrooms (optional) and tomato juice (or water) to browned meat.
22. 22
    Complete as directed.