Nicole’s Nostalgia Lasagna
Ingredients
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- 1 (8-ounce) can tomato paste
- 3 cups canned tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly shredded basil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 pound ground Italian sausage or beef
- 1 teaspoon dry oregano
- 1 pound package lasagna noodles
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 1/2 pounds ricotta cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Combine the tomato paste, canned tomatoes and their juice, salt, basil, sugar, bay leaves and water in a pot. Let simmer for about 2 1/2 hours.
- Gently brown the garlic in olive oil and add the sausage meat and oregano. Stir in tomato sauce mixture and continue to simmer until cooked through.
- Boil the pasta per package directions & drain.
- Combine ricotta, egg, sugar and salt well in a bowl.
- Sprinkle the base of a large casserole (or two small ones) with one-third cup of Parmesan cheese. Add a layer of half the tomato sauce, a layer of half the pasta and a layer of half the cheese mixture. Repeat layers and sprinkle remaining 2/3 cup Parmesan cheese on top.
- Put in 375F (180C) oven for at least 20-25 minutes until piping hot.