Ingredients

  • 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 tablespoon dried basil
  • 4 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • garlic salt
  • 8 uncooked lasagna noodles
  • 24 cooked meatballs
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 34 cup grated parmesan cheese

Method

  • In large saucepan, combine first 10 ingredients.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Meanwhile, cook lasagna noodles according to package directions; drain.
  • Crumble meatballs into sauce.
  • In a small bowl, combine egg and ricotta cheese.
  • Spoon 1 cup of the meat sauce into a greased 9X13 pan.
  • Layer with 1/2 the noodles, ricotta mixture, meat sauce, mozzerella and parmesan cheeses.
  • Repeat layers.
  • Cover and bake at 350 for 45 minutes.
  • Uncover, bake 5-10 minutes longer or until golden brown.
  • Let stand for 15 minutes befor serving.