Aunt May's Lasagna Recipe

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

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Aunt May's Lasagna Recipe
  • Prep: 1 hour Bake: 35 min. + standing
  • Yield: 12 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
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  • 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 beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer; 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.

Nutritional 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.

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

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Reviewed on Feb. 10, 2012 by lert76

I have a different lasagna recipe that I prefer, but it has more steps so I use this recipe when I want an easier lasagna. It's pretty good, but better if you add 1/2 c. or so of water with the tomatoes so it's not as dry


Reviewed on Dec. 03, 2011 by narwhal

I have made this recipe a few times and we love it. I omit the olives because I'm the only one in my house who likes them, and I usually end up adding extra cheese, but it's always a hit and even my toddler likes it.


Reviewed on Jul. 19, 2011 by dawnrosanne

Pretty good, but not enough sauce. Kind of dry. I added in 8 oz of tomato sauce cause that is what I found in the cupboard. But, ideally, I think I'd add a whole jar of pasta sauce next time. I like juicy lasagna!


Reviewed on Feb. 17, 2011 by dollargirl

So easy to make because you don't have to prepare the ricotta/egg mixture that traditional lasagna requires. Delicious even without all that. My daughter always requests this when she comes home from college.


Reviewed on Feb. 14, 2011 by p.stillo

This recipe is awesome, I just made it for Valentines Day, what a total hit!!!


Reviewed on Jun. 26, 2010 by katlaydee3

I love traditional lasagna with ricotta cheese, but this was nice for a change of pace.


Reviewed on May. 05, 2010 by pattecake

My hubby hates riccota and cottage cheese. We loved this recipe.


Reviewed on Dec. 29, 2009 by meanmom67

My family liked it, but it was not my favorite.


Reviewed on Dec. 28, 2009 by KristineChayes

It was like eating very acidic baked ziti with chopped black olives. Not a recipe we'll try again.


Reviewed on Dec. 10, 2009 by julieharter

No, you don't have to use the bay leaf, it just really adds a depth of flavor.

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