Cheri's Lasagna
Here's a tried and true recipe everyone will love!
Servings: 12
Ingredients
MEAT SAUCE:
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 tsp. basil
- 1 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1 (32 oz.) can diced or stewed tomatoes un-drained
- 1 (14 oz.) can tomato sauce
- 2 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
LASAGNA NOODLES:
- 1 (16 oz.) pkg. lasagna noodles
CHEESE SAUCE:
- 3 c. ricotta cheese
- 1/2 c. Parmesan cheese
- 2 tsp. parsley fresh or dried
- 2 lg. eggs lightly beaten
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. pepper
CHEESE TOPPING:
- 2 c. shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 c. shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- MEAT SAUCE: Brown the ground beef, drain the fat, mix in garlic, basil, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and paste simmer over low heat for 30 minutes; set aside.
- LASAGNA NOODLES: Prepare/boil lasagna noodles according to package directions; set aside.
- CHEESE SAUCE: In a saucepan, combine ricotta and parmesan cheese, parsley, eggs, 1 teaspoon salt and pepper over low heat until cheese is melted, set aside.
- CHEESE TOPPING: Combine shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheeses; set aside.
- In a 9 x 13-inch baking dish, spread a little sauce on the bottom to prevent sticking. Layer noodles, meat sauce, cheese sauce, and cheese topping, in that order. Repeat layers, ending with cheese topping.
- Bake at 350 degrees until bubbly. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.