Lasagna--Manchester

By michelew7

Ingredients

• 2 pounds ground beef
• 1 cup onion, chopped
• 18 ounces canned tomatoes
• 4 teaspoons salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons basil
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 pound mozzarella cheese
• 3 tablespoons shortening
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 18 ounces tomato paste
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 1/2 teaspoons oregano
• 1 package lasagna noodles, cooked
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese

Preparation

Step 1

Brown ground beef in shortening and pour off drippings. Add onion and garlic; cook until tender. Add tomatoes, tomato paste, and seasonings; cover tightly and simmer. Remove bay leaf.

Arrange half of noodles in a greased 9 x 13 baking dish; add half of meat sauce, and cover with half of mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers with remaining noodles, meat sauce and cheese. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Bake at 350 for 30-45 minutes.