Thursday, August 21, 2008

Ena's Lasagna

1 lb. ground beef
16 oz. can whole tomatoes
2 6 oz. cans tomato paste
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 tsp. oregano
10 oz. package lasagna noodles
2 eggs, beaten
3 cups fresh ricotta or full fat cottage cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tbsp. dried parsley flakes
1 lb. full fat mozzarella, thinly sliced

Brown beef, drain excess fat. Add next 4 ingredients along with 1/4 tsp. salt. Simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Cook noodles according to package directions, drain.

Stir together eggs, ricotta, Parmesan, and parsley.

To assemble: Layer half of the noodles in a 9x13 baking dish. Spread with half of the ricotta, then half of the mozzarella slices, then half the meat sauce. Repeat.

Bake at 375 for 30 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

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