Ingredients

The following ingredients have 12 Servings
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
  • 29 ounces Tomatoes with Basil, Garlic & Oregano (diced )
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil (chopped)
  • 1 pound lean beef (cooked)
  • Salt ( to taste)
  • 16 ounces lasagna noodles (cooked and drained)
  • 15 ounces whole milk ricotta cheese
  • 1 pound fresh whole milk mozzarella (sliced)
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 350F.
  • In large mixing bowl combine water, beef, crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning and salt.
  • Cover the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking pan with 11/2 cups of sauce mixture.
  • Arrange 1/3 of noodles on top of sauce.
  • Top with 1/2 of ricotta cheese, 1/3 of the mozzarella cheese and 1 cup of sauce. Cover with part of the basil.
  • Repeat layers and top with last 1/3 of noodles and the remaining sauce.
  • Cover with the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.
  • Cover tightly with foil and bake for 1 hour; until noodles are cooked.
  • Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.