Classic Lasagna with Fresh Tomato Sauce

Ingredients:
1 pound lean ground beef
2/3 cup peeled chopped onion
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound tomatoes, chopped
2 cups water
1 can (6-oz.) tomato paste
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon crushed dried oregano
1 teaspoon crushed dried basil
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
9 large lasagna noodles
8 ounces ricotta cheese
1 pound mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions:
In a heavy-bottomed large pan, lightly brown ground beef and chopped onion in olive oil, about 5 minutes; drain. Add tomatoes, water, tomato paste, parsley, garlic powder, oregano, basil, salt and pepper. Simmer uncovered for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare lasagna noodles according to package directions; rinse with cold water and drain well. Preheat oven to 350-degrees.

Layer three cooked lasagna noodles in the bottom of a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan. Dot with 1/3 of the ricotta cheese. Pour 1/3 of the sauce on top. Sprinkle with 1/3 of the mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Repeat twice. Bake for 45 minutes or until hot; cheese should be melted and sauce bubbly. Let set up for 15 minutes before serving.

Recipe makes nine servings.

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Recipe submitted by Starlite