"Hearty" Lasagna - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 lb. ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
3 Tbsp. olive oil
1 (28 oz.) can Italian tomatoes with liquid, cut up
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
1 tsp. dried oregano
1 tsp. sugar
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 carrots, halved
2 celery ribs, halved
12 oz. lasagna noodles
1 (15 oz.) carton Ricotta cheese
2 c. (8 oz.) shredded Mozzarella cheese
1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation

In a large skillet, cook beef, onion and garlic in oil until meat is browned and onion is tender; drain.
Stir in tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, oregano, sugar, salt and pepper.
Place carrots and celery in sauce.
Simmer, uncovered, for 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.
Meanwhile, cook lasagna noodles according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water.
Remove and discard carrots and celery.