BAKED LASAGNA 
1 lb. ground beef
2 tbsp. salad oil
1 medium onion, minced
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 tsp. chopped parsley
2 (6 oz.) cans tomato paste
2 c. water
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
8 oz. lasagna
2 eggs
3/4 lb. Ricotta or creamed cottage cheese
3/4 lb. Mozzarella cheese, sliced
Parmesan cheese

In a large heavy pan, brown ground beef in oil with onion, garlic and parsley. Add tomato paste, 2 cups water, salt and pepper; simmer 1 hour. Meanwhile cook lasagna as directed on package. Mix together eggs and Ricotta or cottage cheese. In 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan, spread about 1/2 cup sauce, then alternate layers of lasagna, sauce, Ricotta and egg mixture and Mozzarella until baking pan is filled. Top with sauce; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Bake in moderate 375°F oven about 30 minutes or until heated through.

Makes 8 servings.

 

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