Baked Lasagna

Ingredients

MEATBALLS

• 1/2 lb ground beef
• 1/4 lb ground veal
• 2 tablespoons onions, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 dash pepper
• 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 egg

TOMATO SAUCE

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup onion, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• 1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes, undrained
• 2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

HAVE READY

• 1/2 lb lasagna noodle
• 1 lb mozzarella cheese, diced
• 1 lb ricotta cheese
• 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Directions

1. 1

   MEATBALLS: In medium bowl combine all ingredients; toss lightly to mix well.

2. 2

   With teaspoon, shape mixture into 30 balls, each 3/4 inch in diameter.

3. 3

   SAUCE: Heat hot oil in large heavy skillet, brown meat balls; remove.

4. 4

   Add onions and garlic; saute 5 minutes.

5. 5

   Add rest of sauce ingredients with 1/2 cup water and meatballs; stir to mix.

6. 6

   Bring to boiling; reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.

7. 7

   Heat oven to 350.

8. 8

   Grease 13x9 baking dish.

9. 9

   Cook lasagna noodles as directed on pkg.

10. 10

    Drain; rinse with water.

11. 11

    In baking pan layer half the ingredients: Noodles, mozzarella, ricotta, tomato sauce with meatballs, parmesan cheese.

12. 12

    Repeat.

13. 13

    Bake 30 to 35 minutes.