Lasagna

I think this is my first post without an image. I wanted to share my recipe for Lasagna with you, and frankly it looks like any other lasagna and not really photo worthy. But I knew you could use your imagination... and it is delicious!

Lasagna

1 lb lean ground beef ( I use 7 %)

1/2 red onion, roughly chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 (28 oz.) can whole peeled tomatoes

4 ( 8 oz.) cans tomato sauce ( I use no-salt)

1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste

16 oz. reduced fat mozzarella cheese, shredded

1/4 cup or more Parmesan cheese ( has to be the kind in the green bottle, not fresh grated)

Italian seasoning to taste (we use a lot...probably about 2 Tbsp, just eyeball it)

1 lb. lasagna noodles

Spray large skillet or saute pan with cooking spray ( I use olive oil spray) brown beef, when almost completely browned add onion and saute for a few minutes. Add minced garlic and saute a few more minutes. Add canned whole tomatoes and break them up as much as possible. Add tomato sauce. Simmer for about 10 minutes then add tomato paste and simmer. While your sauce is simmering Boil the water in a large pot for the pasta and grate cheese. Cook pasta according to package directions and preheat oven to 350 degrees. Rinse and drain pasta. Lay it out in a single layer on paper towels or clean kitchen towels blot dry. Spray a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray. Layer a row of noodles on the bottom, spread 1/3 of the sauce over the noodles, then the mozzarella cheese, repeat with another layer of noodles, then the sauce, and so on. On the last layer after ending with the mozzarella cheese sprinkle the Parmesan cheese to cover the top. Use more if needed. Bake in preheated oven for about 20 minutes, until bubbly and slightly browned on top. Remove from oven and let rest for a few minutes before slicing. This lasagna is even better the next day...if that's possible.