Maria Berlin's Ultimate Lasagna
recipelink.com Chat Room Recipe Swap - 2001-09-05
From: Gina,.Fla
Makes 9 servings

1 1/2 lbs. ground beef
1 cup chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1 large can tomatoes cut up
1 (12 oz.) can tomato paste
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. dried basil
1 tsp. oregano
1/4 tsp. pepper
4 cups ricotta cheese
1/2 cup Parmesan
3 eggs, beaten
2 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 lb. lasagna noodles, cooked
1 lb. mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced

Brown beef. Drain; add onions and garlic. Add tomatoes and tomato paste, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, basil, oregano and pepper. Simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Combine ricotta, Parmesan, eggs, parsley, and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt.

Trim noodles to fit pan, layer with ricotta, sauce, and mozzarella. Repeat layers.

Bake at 375F for 30 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes. before cutting into 3-inch squares.