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Nance's Lasagna

By Nancy 'Nanook' (Leusch) Quinn·Originally from Aunt Laura's 2003 cookbook

Ingredients

  • 1 Package Lasagna, cooked to package directions
  • 1 Large Container Ricotta Cheese
  • 2 Tablespoons Fresh Parsley, chopped
  • 2 Eggs, beaten
  • 1 Large Piece Mozzarella Cheese, sliced
  • 2 Pounds Lean Ground Beef, browned
  • 1/2 Cup Parmesan Cheese, grated
  • 1 Teaspoon Salt
  • 1 Large Jar Tomato Sauce
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper

Method

  1. Add the tomato sauce to the browned meat.
  2. Beat the eggs and set aside.
  3. Combine the ricotta and Parmesan cheeses and beat together.
  4. Add the parsley, salt and pepper.
  5. Add the eggs and mix in.
  6. Spray a large glass casserole with Pam.
  7. Put a layer of noodles on the bottom.
  8. Top with the meat-tomato mixture and then a layer of the cheese mixture.
  9. Continue layering until you end with a layer of noodles.
  10. Top with pieces of the mozzarella cheese.
  11. Cover with foil and bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.

Family note

Good eating! This recipe came from Aunt Barb, although she used pepperoni instead of ground beef.