- 1 large can tomato puree
- 12 oz tomato paste
- 2 C water
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 C onion
- garlic salt
- 1 lb hamburger
- 1 lb lasagna noodles
- 1 lb ricotta cheese
- 1- 1/2 lb mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 C parmesan
Simmer first 5 ingredients in a pot. Brown hamburger and onions in a frying pan. Add garlic salt. This is then added to the tomato mixture and simmer to thicken sauce. Prepare noodles to package directions; rinse and dry. Use a 9×13 pan. Assemble lasagna; 1/3 sauce, layer of noodles (going the long way of the pan), 1/2 of each cheese (ricotta first, then mozzarella), layer of noodles (going the short way of the pan), 1/3 of sauce, layer of noodles (going the long way of the pan), rest of cheeses (ricotta first, then mozzarella), layer of noodles (going the short way of the pan), and balance of sauce. Top with parmesan. Bake @ 375 for 30 minutes. Let stand for 15 minutes before cutting and serving.
from Clara Schreck