Ingredients

  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 4 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 (1 lb. 12 oz.) can tomatoes
  • 2 (6 oz.) cans tomato paste
  • salt
  • 1/2 tsp. basil leaves
  • 1/2 tsp. oregano leaves
  • 1/8 tsp. crushed red pepper
  • 1 lb. ground chuck
  • 1/2 lb. ground lean pork
  • 1/4 c. chopped parsley
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 c. fine dry bread crumbs
  • freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/8 tsp. pepper
  • 1 lb. curly edge lasagne
  • 1 lb. Ricotta cheese or creamed cottage cheese
  • 1/2 lb. Mozzarella cheese, sliced

Method

  • Saute onion and garlic in saucepan in 2 tablespoons of oil until lightly browned.
  • Add tomatoes, tomato paste, 1/2 cup water, 1/2 teaspoon salt, herbs and red pepper.
  • Simmer, covered, for 1 hour.
  • Combine beef, pork, parsley, eggs, bread crumbs, 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, pepper and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  • Shape into 1/2-inch meatballs.
  • Saute in remaining oil until browned; add to sauce.
  • Simmer for 15 minutes.