Aunt May's Lasagna Recipe

Aunt May's Lasagna Recipe
Photo by: Taste of Home
Rating

100% would make again

Some people don't like ricotta cheese, traditionally found in lasagna. This is a nice alternative.—Angie Estes, Elko, Nevada

Please log in to rate this recipe

 

Rate Aunt May's Lasagna Recipe

*Click on stars to rate
 

Would you make this recipe again?
*required
 
  • 12 Servings
  • Prep: 1 hour Bake: 35 min. + standing

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 can (28 ounces) stewed tomatoes
  • 2 cans (6 ounces each) tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 9 lasagna noodles
  • 1 can (6 ounces) pitted ripe olives, drained and coarsely chopped
  • 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  • In a large saucepan, cook the beef, onion and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the tomatoes, tomato paste, basil, oregano, pepper and bay leaf. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 40-50 minutes or until thickened.
  • Meanwhile, cook noodles according to package directions; drain. Discard bay leaf from meat sauce. Stir in olives.
  • Spread a fourth of the sauce in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Top with three noodles and a third of the mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Repeat layers. Top with remaining noodles, sauce and cheese.
  • Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until bubbly. Let stand for 15 minutes before cutting. Yield: 12 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 piece) equals 249 calories, 10 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 36 mg cholesterol, 412 mg sodium, 25 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 16 g protein.

Aunt May's Lasagna published in Taste of Home June/July 2002, p19

Lasagna Roll-Ups Recipe.Lasagna Roll-Ups are a quick and easy alternative to traditional lasagna. They are…


VIDEO: Lasagna Rolls

Thanksgiving Recipes

Looking for a Thanksgiving menu? Create your own menu with these Thanksgiving recipes, plus decorating and entertaining ideas for your Thanksgiving dinner.

Get recipes »

Reviews for Aunt May's Lasagna (3)

Aunt May's Lasagna Recipe

Aunt May's Lasagna

Tell us what you think of this recipe.
Did you modify it? Would you make it again? Rate it today!

Reviewed on Oct. 20, 2009 by momof2nc

This was an okay recipe. There was a spice that I did not care for (not sure which)so next time I will change them some. I made the sauce that morning and put in the crock pot for a couple hours and bought the oven ready lasagna noodles so it was quick to make. (don't leave in the crock pot long, mine started to burn after a couple hrs)

Reviewed on Jun. 16, 2009 by sweetsue1006

Bay Leaf is a "must" in most Italian recipes. I use it in my hamburger/pasta recipes. In fact, sometimes I forget to take the Bay Leaf out and it is a game at our house whoever gets the bay leaf gets to do the dishes!!!!!!! This "tradition" has been carried on for years.

Reviewed on Apr. 02, 2009 by TinaHurt

Do you have to use the bay leaf?

Taste of Home - Try it Risk Free
Simple & Delicious - Free Issue Offer
Free issue offer