Classic Lasagna Recipe

By ksgroves

This recipe came from the May 1982 issue of Southern Living

Ingredients

• 1 lb. ground beef
• 2 TBS vegetable oil
• 1 (28 -ounce) can whole tomatoes, coarsely chopped
• 2 (6 oz.)cans tomato paste
• 2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 1/4 crushed red pepper
• 1/8 tsp. garlic powder
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup ricotta or small curd cottage cheese
• 1 (8 oz.) package lasagna noodles
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 3 to 4 slices mozzarella cheese, halved diagonally

Preparation

Step 1

1. Brown ground beef in oil in a large skillet, stirring to crumble; drain off pan drippings. Stir tomatoes, tomato paste, and seasonings into meat. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2. Cook noodles according to package directions; drain
3. Place half of noodles in a lightly greased 12 x 8 x 2-inch baking dish, slightly overlapping lengthwise edges. Spoon one-third of meat mixture over noodles; add half of shredded mozzarella, ricotta, and Parmesan cheese. Repeat layers, and spoon on remaining meat mixture. arrange mozzarella slices on top. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.