Mamma Mia's Lasagne

• lean ground meat1 lb
• garlic clove, minced↗1
• dried basil↗1 tablespoon
• salt↗1 1⁄2 teaspoons
• (1 lb) can tomatoes↗1
• (6 ounce) cans tomato paste↗2
• ounces lasagna noodles↗10
• cups ricotta cheese↗3
• cup grated parmesan cheese1
• tablespoons parsley flakes↗2
• beaten eggs2
• teaspoons salt↗2
• teaspoon pepper↗1⁄2
• lb mozzarella cheese, grated↗1
• tablespoon olive oil↗1

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Brown meat.

2. 2

   Add next 5 ingredients. Simmer uncovered 30 minutes.

3. 3

   Cook noodles according to package directions.

4. 4

   Drain and spread noodles out to cool on wax paper.

5. 5

   Combine remaining ingredients, except Mozzarella and oil.

6. 6

   Spread olive oil on bottom of 13 x 9 baking pan.

7. 7

   Place half noodles in bottom, overlapping slightly.

8. 8

   Spread 1/2 Ricotta on noodles, using fingers.

9. 9

   Sprinkle scant half of Mozzarella over all.

10. 10

    Spread 1/2 meat sauce over all.

11. 11

    Repeat layers, saving a little Mozzarella for the top.

12. 12

    Bake 30 minutes at 375°F.

13. 13

    Let stand 10 minutes, then cut.

14. 14

    May assemble early, refrigerate; then allow 15 minutes longer in oven.