INGREDIENTS

1. 1 1/2tablespoonsolive oil
2. 3lbsground beef(a combination of 2 lbs ground beef and 1 lb ground pork is really good!)
3. 1mediumonion, minced
4. 3clovesgarlic, minced
5. 2teaspoonsitalian seasoning
6. 1teaspoonoregano
7. 1 1/2teaspoonssugar
8. 1/2teaspooncinnamon
9. 2 (8 ounce)canstomato sauce
10. 2tablespoonstomato paste
11. 1lbricotta cheeseor cottage cheese
12. 2eggs, beaten
13. 1teaspoonsalt
14. 1teaspoonbasil
15. 1/2teaspoonpepper
16. 2tablespoonsparsley, minced
17. 3/4cup freshly-gratedparmesan cheese
18. 10-12lasagna noodles(I use no-boil)
19. 6cups shreddedmozzarella cheese

DIRECTIONS

1. In large skillet, heat olive oil and cook ground beef until well-browned.
2. Add onion and garlic and cook 5 minutes longer.
3. Mix in Italian seasoning, sugar, oregano, cinnamon, tomato sauce and tomato paste.
4. Simmer for 45 minutes, or until sauce has thickened.
5. Preheat oven to 350°F.
6. Mix ricotta cheese, eggs, salt, basil, pepper, parsley and Parmesan cheese together.
7. Set aside.
8. In a greased 9×13-inch pan, layer noodles, 1/3 of cheese mixture, 1/3 of meat mixture and 2 cups mozzarella cheese.
9. Repeat layering 2 more times.
10. Cover pan with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes.
11. Remove foil and bake 10-15 minutes longer.
12. Let stand 15 minutes before cutting into pieces.
13. Enjoy!