Ingredients

  • 1 to 1 1/2 lb. ground beef
  • 1 (No. 2 1/2) can Italian tomatoes, pureed in blender (3 1/2 c.) or (28 oz.) cans tomato puree
  • 2 (8 oz.) cans tomato sauce
  • 1 envelope spaghetti sauce mix with mushrooms
  • 1/4 tsp. garlic powder or 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 Tbsp. sugar
  • 6 to 8 lasagne noodles
  • 1 carton Ricotta cheese, mixed with 1 egg
  • grated Parmesan cheese
  • 8 oz. Mozzarella cheese

Method

  • Brown meat slowly; spoon off excess fat.
  • Add next 6 ingredients.
  • Cook in crock-pot (high 1/2 day or low all day), or cover and simmer 40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Salt to taste. Cook noodles until tender, drain and rinse in cold water.
  • Place a layer of noodles, sauce mix, Ricotta cheese, Mozzarella cheese, then another layer of noodles (Mozzarella cheese, if any left) and rest of sauce.
  • Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top.
  • Bake at 350° for 25 to 30 minutes (depending on oven, could take longer).
  • Let stand 10 to 15 minutes; cut in squares.
  • Makes 4 to 8 servings.