Shelly's Recipe

BAKED LASAGNA WITH MEATBALLS

Category: Pasta - Baked

1/2 pkg (1 lb size) lasagna, cooked al dente, drained
1 lb mozzarella cheese, diced
1 lb ricotta cheese
1 cup grated parmesan cheese

Meatballs
1 lb ground chuck
2 tbsp finely chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tbsp finely chopped parsley
1 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp dried basil
3/4 tsp salt
Pepper
2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
1 egg

Tomato sauce
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tbsp finely chopped parsley
1 lb 12 oz can whole tomatoes, undrained
12 oz tomato paste
2 tsp dried oregano and salt
1 tsp dried basil and garlic powder
1/4 tsp pepper
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper

Combine ingredients for meatballs, tossing lightly and shaping into about 30 meatballs.

Sauce: Saute onions, garlic and parsley about 5 minutes. Combine with remaining sauce ingredients along with 1/2 cup water and meatballs; stir mix well. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, uncovered, and allow to simmer for 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.

Preheat oven to 350. Lightly grease a 13x9 inch baking pan. Layer half the ingredients in this order: lasagna, mozzarella, ricotta, tomato sauce with meatballs, parmesan cheese; repeat. Bake for 30-40 minutes or until cheese is melted and lasagna is heated through.