Classic Lasagne - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
4 Tbsp. olive oil
1 (1 lb. 12 oz.) can tomatoes
2 (6 oz.) cans tomato paste
salt
1/2 tsp. basil leaves
1/2 tsp. oregano leaves
1/8 tsp. crushed red pepper
1 lb. ground chuck
1/2 lb. ground lean pork
1/4 c. chopped parsley
2 eggs
1/2 c. fine dry bread crumbs
freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/8 tsp. pepper
1 lb. curly edge lasagne
1 lb. Ricotta cheese or creamed cottage cheese
1/2 lb. Mozzarella cheese, sliced

Preparation

Saute onion and garlic in saucepan in 2 tablespoons of oil until lightly browned.
Add tomatoes, tomato paste, 1/2 cup water, 1/2 teaspoon salt, herbs and red pepper.
Simmer, covered, for 1 hour.
Combine beef, pork, parsley, eggs, bread crumbs, 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, pepper and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
Shape into 1/2-inch meatballs.
Saute in remaining oil until browned; add to sauce.
Simmer for 15 minutes.