WAY-EASY LASAGNA

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Provided by evelynathens

Time 1h40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

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

Steps:

In large skillet, heat olive oil and cook ground beef until well-browned.
Add onion and garlic and cook 5 minutes longer.
Mix in Italian seasoning, sugar, oregano, cinnamon, tomato sauce and tomato paste.
Simmer for 45 minutes, or until sauce has thickened.
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Mix ricotta cheese, eggs, salt, basil, pepper, parsley and Parmesan cheese together.
Set aside.
In a greased 9x13-inch pan, layer noodles, 1/3 of cheese mixture, 1/3 of meat mixture and 2 cups mozzarella cheese.
Repeat layering 2 more times.
Cover pan with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes.
Remove foil and bake 10-15 minutes longer.
Let stand 15 minutes before cutting into pieces.
Enjoy!