Recipe(tried): Maria Berlin's Ultimate Lasagna

MARIA BERLIN'S ULTIMATE LASAGNA

FOR THE SAUCE:
1 1/2 lbs. ground beef
1 cup chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1 (28 oz.) can tomatoes, cut up
1 (12 oz.) can tomato paste
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. dried basil
1 tsp. dried oregano
1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
FOR THE LASAGNA:
1 lb. cooked lasagna noodles
4 cups ricotta cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
3 eggs, beaten
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
1 1/2 tsp. salt
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.

Trim noodles to fit pan.

Combine ricotta, parmesan, eggs, parsley and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt. Layer noodles with ricotta, sauce and mozzarella. Repeat layers.

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

Makes 9 servings