CLASSIC LASAGNA WITH A SECRET INGREDIENT OR TWO

Classic Lasagna With A Secret Ingredient Or Two image

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!