Ingredients
Ground Round1 1/4pound
Italian Sausage1/2pound
Canola OilAs neededtablespoons
Tomatoes, Italian style, cut up2 cans - 14.5ozeach
Tomato sauce8ounces
Tomatoes, crushed in puree1 can - 1 lb. 12 ozeach
SaltPinchto taste
PepperPinchto taste
Oregano1/2teaspoon
Garlic clove, minced2each
Lasagna noodles12ounces
Mozzarella Cheese, thinly sliced1 1/2pounds
Parmesan cheese, gratedAs neededto taste
Ricotta cheese15ounces

Instructions

Sauté ground round, sausage and garlic in oil. Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, crushed tomatoes in purée, oregano and salt and pepper to taste. Simmer 10-15 minutes. Boil lasagne noodles as directed; drain, rinse and lay out on foil or non-stick paper. In a large buttered pan, arrange alternate layers of: noodles, thin spread of Ricotta, Tomato-meat sauce, Mozzarella slices, and Parmesan cheese. finish with a layer of meat sauce and Parmesan. Bake at 375 degrees for 12 minutes, cover and refrigerate or freeze. Before serving, reheat for 40-45 minutes at 350 degrees. Defrost first in refrigerator if it has been frozen. This recipe from Carol Ostrom.