Mom's Lasagna

My mom's lasagna recipe is to die for.  It is so delicious and easy!

Mom's Lasagna:

1 lb. ground beef

1 small onion, diced

1 28-oz can tomatoes

1 12-oz can tomato paste

1 tablespoon sugar

1 1/2 teaspoons salt

1/2 teaspoon oregano leaves

1/2 teaspoon thyme leaves

1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper

1/4 teaspoon garlic salt

1 bay leaf

2/3 16-oz package lasagna noodles

2 eggs

1 15-oz container ricotta cheese

1 16-oz package mozzarella cheese, diced

*side note:  I use "oven-ready" noodles to omit the boiling of the pasta.  This is optional*

375 degrees for 45-55 minutes

 

Start by adding the hamburger and onion in a pot and cook on medium heat until cooked through.

 

After it is cooked, add: tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar, oregano, thyme, crushed red pepper, bay leaf, garlic salt, and salt.  Mix all together.  Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to low; cover and simmer for 30 minutes.  Stir the mixture occasionally.

 

When the sauce is almost done.  Empty the ricotta container into a bowl and mix with the two eggs and dice the mozzarella.  If you are cooking lasagna noodles make sure the are cooked, drained and slightly cooled.

 

In a 9x13 pan place a single layer of noodles on the bottom.  Then put half the ricotta mixture, spread around.  Then place half the diced mozzarella.  Then spoon on half the sauce mixture and spread on top of the mozzarella. Then repeat the layers.

 

Bake at 375 degrees for 45-55 minutes.  I let it stand for about 5 minutes before I cut into it. 

 Enjoy this recipe from my childhood.  Simply Delicious