Nana’s Lasagna

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

2 pounds Ground Beef

1 minced Garlic Clove

1 medium White Onion (diced)

1 tsp Oregano

4 cups shredded Mozarella cheese

15 ounces of whole milk Ricotta cheese

28 ounces ( about a jar and a half) of marinara Sauce

Splash of hot sauce *optional

1/4 cup of Water

12 Lasagna noodles – cooked and drained.

WHAT YOU DO:

Cook beef, onion, garlic and oregano until meat is browned – drain off any fat

Add Marinara sauce and Water and stir together

Let simmer, covered for 30 min

While the meat mixture is simmering, cook your noodles. Just until soft. Drain and then let sit in cool water to prevent sticking until you’re ready for them

Once sauce mixture and noodles are ready you’re ready to assemble

You are going to make 3 layers, noodles – sauce – cheese – repeat

Start with layering 4 noodles on the bottom of a well greased 9 x 13 baking dish *sometimes I will use a smaller dish such as 8 x 10 for thicker pieces

Spread 1/3 of meat mixture evenly on top of the noodles

Sprinkle 1/3 of mozzarella cheese on top of the meat mixture

Drop spoonfuls of the ricotta across the mozzarella

Repeat 2 more times and add extra Mozzarella on top to coat

Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes uncovered, let stand 15 minutes covered 

Serve with garlic bread or a French loaf and a bagged, salad kit – so easy!