Classic Lasagna

Ingredients  : 

• 1 pound ground beef

• 3/4 cup chopped onion

• 2 tablespoons canola or olive oil

• 1(pound) can tomatoes

• 2 ( 6 ounce ) cans tomatoes paste

• 2 cups water

• 1 tablespoon chopped parsley

• 2 tablespoons salt

• 1 teaspoon granulated sugar

• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

• 1/2 teaspoon pepper

• 1/2 teaspoon oregano leaves

• 8 ounce lasagna

• 1 pound ricotta cheese

• 8 ounce mozzarella cheese, shredded or thinly sliced

• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions  :
In large heavy pan,lightly brown beef and onion in oil.Add tomatoes(put through blender or cut with edge of spoon),tomato paste, water,parsley,salt,sugar,garlic powder,pepper and oregano; simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes. Meanwhile cook lasagna as directed on package; drain. In 13 x 9-inches baking pan, spread about 1 cup sauce. Then alternate layers of lasagna, sauce, ricotta, mozzarella and Parmesan cheese, ending with sauce, Mozzarella and Parmesan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 40 to 50 minutes until lightly brown and bubbling. Allow to stand for 15 minutes; cut in squares to serve. Makes 8 servings.