classic lasagna with a secret ingredient or two

Los Angeles, CA
Updated on Apr 27, 2011

I love Italian food. Lasagna is one of my all time favorites. I've never cared much for ricotta cheese though, so for this recipe I always use more mozzarella than ricotta. Hope you like it!

prep time 1 Hr
cook time 45 Min
method Bake
yield 6-8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound ground beef
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 can tomatoes, canned italian style with juice (28 ounces)
  • 2 cans tomato paste (6 ounces each)
  • 2 cups water
  • 4 tablespoons parsley, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano, fresh
  • 8 ounces lasagna noodles, uncooked
  • 1/2 pound ricotta cheese
  • 1 1/2 pounds mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
  • 4 large hard boiled eggs, sliced
  • 2 cups zucchini, sliced

How To Make classic lasagna with a secret ingredient or two

  • Step 1
    Using a large heavy pan, lightly brown the ground beef in olive oil.
  • Step 2
    Add tomatoes (with the juice), tomato paste, water, parsley, salt, garlic powder, pepper, and oregano. *Optional, add 3/4 cup chopped onions.*
  • Step 3
    Simmer uncovered for 30 minutes.
  • Step 4
    Meanwhile, cook lasagna noodles as directed on the package.
  • Step 5
    In a 9"x13" baking pan, spread 1 cup of sauce.
  • Step 6
    Then in same pan, alternate layers of noodles, sauce, ricotta cheese, mozzarella, parmesan, hard-boiled eggs, and zucchini. Ending with sauce, mozzarella and parmesan.
  • Step 7
    Bake at 350°F for 45 minutes, or until bubbling and lightly browned.
  • Step 8
    Eat & Enjoy!

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Category: Pasta
Culture: Italian
Keyword: #lasagna
Ingredient: Pasta
Method: Bake

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