CLASSIC LASAGNA WITH A SECRET INGREDIENT OR TWO

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I love Italian food. Lasagna is one of my all time favorites. I've never cared much for ricotta cheese though, so for this recipe I always use more mozzarella than ricotta. Hope you like it!

Provided by Ashley Ventura

Categories     Pasta

Time 1h45m

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 lb ground beef
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 can(s) tomatoes, canned italian style with juice (28 ounces)
2 can(s) tomato paste (6 ounces each)
2 c water
4 Tbsp parsley, chopped
1 tsp salt
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp oregano, fresh
8 oz lasagna noodles, uncooked
1/2 lb ricotta cheese
1 1/2 lb mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 c parmesan cheese, grated
4 large hard boiled eggs, sliced
2 c zucchini, sliced

Steps:

  • 1. Using a large heavy pan, lightly brown the ground beef in olive oil.
  • 2. Add tomatoes (with the juice), tomato paste, water, parsley, salt, garlic powder, pepper, and oregano. *Optional, add 3/4 cup chopped onions.*
  • 3. Simmer uncovered for 30 minutes.
  • 4. Meanwhile, cook lasagna noodles as directed on the package.
  • 5. In a 9"x13" baking pan, spread 1 cup of sauce.
  • 6. Then in same pan, alternate layers of noodles, sauce, ricotta cheese, mozzarella, parmesan, hard-boiled eggs, and zucchini. Ending with sauce, mozzarella and parmesan.
  • 7. Bake at 350°F for 45 minutes, or until bubbling and lightly browned.
  • 8. Eat & Enjoy!

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