Lasagna La Scala - cooking recipe

Ingredients

8 oz. lasagna noodles
1 lb. tenderized steak or 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 lb. ground chuck
1 Tbsp. oil
1 1/2 c. sliced, fresh mushrooms
1 c. chopped onion
1/4 c. chopped green pepper
1 1/3 c. (two 6 oz. cans) tomato paste
3 c. water
1 crushed garlic clove
1 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1/2 tsp. oregano leaves
1/2 tsp. basil leaves
2 c. Ricotta cheese
2 c. (8 oz.) shredded Mozzarella cheese
1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation

Cook lasagna noodles according to package directions.
Drain; rinse well.
Cut steaks into 1 1/2 x 1 1/2-inch strips.
Brown well in oil in a large 12-inch skillet.
Add mushrooms, onion and green pepper.
Cook, stirring constantly, until tender.
Stir in tomato paste, water, garlic, salt, pepper, oregano and basil. Boil gently, uncovered, for 20 minutes; stir occasionally.