Instructions:
Cook first 4 ingredients in a large heavy pot
over medium high heat about 7 minutes, stirring frequently to break up
meat, until browned. Discard
excess fat. Stir in tomatoes with purée and next 4
ingredients. Bring to a boil, stirring to break up tomatoes. Reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, about 45 minutes, until sauce is slightly thickened.
Preheat oven to temperature 375°F. Combine ricotta cheese, next 3
ingredients and salt and pepper to taste in a large bowl. Cover bottom
of a lightly oiled 9x13 inch baking dish with a thin
layer of meat sauce. Arrange 4 lasagne
noodles in dish. Spoon half of ricotta filling over
noodles. Cover with half of mozzarella slices. Spread
a third of meat sauce over cheese. Arrange another layer of
4 lasagne noodles in
dish. Cover with remaining ricotta filling, remaining mozzarella, then
half of remaining sauce. Add a final layer of noodles and
top with remaining meat sauce. Cover with foil. Bake 30
minutes. Remove foil and bake another 15 minutes, until
bubbling throughout. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.