Ingredients

  • 1 (No. 2 1/2) can Italian tomatoes
  • 2 (6 oz.) cans tomato paste (rinse paste cans each 2 times with water)
  • 1 1/2 tsp. oregano
  • 1 tsp. onion salt
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • pepper to taste
  • 1 c. chopped onion
  • 2 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1/4 c. oil
  • 2 lb. hamburger
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • pepper to taste
  • 1 lb. lasagne, cooked and drained
  • 3/4 lb. Ricotta cheese
  • 1 lb. Mozzarella cheese, sliced
  • 3/4 c. grated Parmesan

Method

  • Combine first 7 ingredients in saucepan.
  • Brown onion and garlic in the oil.
  • Add the hamburger and the salt and pepper; brown and add to sauce.
  • Simmer 2 1/2 hours.
  • Layer in long pan: 1/3 sauce, 1/2 lasagne, 1/2 Ricotta, 1/2 Mozzarella and 1/3 Parmesan.
  • Repeat with sauce and Parmesan on top.
  • Bake at 350° for 30 to 40 minutes.
  • Let set 15 minutes.