Way-Easy Lasagna

Name: Way-Easy Lasagna
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

19 ingredients

13 steps

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!