Instructions: This recipe comes from an Italian friend who really did come over on the boat from Italy! She makes great lasagna, and heres her recipe!

SPAGHETTI SAUCE: Directions: Combine all ingredients, heat to boiling, then simmer for 2 to 3 hours, stirring frequently.

Brown 1 lb. ground beef, drain, and add to the sauce while its simmering.

LASAGNE: Grate mozzarella cheese and mix in large bowl with ricotta, egg, parsley, salt, and pepper. Heat meat sauce and ladle some in bottom of long baking pan. Layer noodles on top of sauce, then some of cheese mixture and more sauce. Repeat until all noodles and cheese are used. Sprinkle parmesan cheese on top if desired. Cover with foil and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake a few more minutes until sauce bubbles up on sides.

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