CLASSIC LASAGNA RECIPE RECIPE - (5/5)

Classic Lasagna Recipe Recipe - (5/5) image

Provided by ksgroves

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb. ground beef
2 TBS vegetable oil
1 (28 -ounce) can whole tomatoes, coarsely chopped
2 (6 oz.)cans tomato paste
2 tsp salt
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/4 crushed red pepper
1/8 tsp. garlic powder
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup ricotta or small curd cottage cheese
1 (8 oz.) package lasagna noodles
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
3 to 4 slices mozzarella cheese, halved diagonally

Steps:

1. Brown ground beef in oil in a large skillet, stirring to crumble; drain off pan drippings. Stir tomatoes, tomato paste, and seasonings into meat. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 40 minutes, stirring occasionally. 2. Cook noodles according to package directions; drain 3. Place half of noodles in a lightly greased 12 x 8 x 2-inch baking dish, slightly overlapping lengthwise edges. Spoon one-third of meat mixture over noodles; add half of shredded mozzarella, ricotta, and Parmesan cheese. Repeat layers, and spoon on remaining meat mixture. arrange mozzarella slices on top. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.