Classic Lasagne - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. ground beef
1 medium onion
1/4 c. bell pepper (optional)
1 tsp. oregano leaves
1/2 tsp. dried basil leaves
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste plus equal amount water
1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes plus equal amount water
1 (8 oz.) container Ricotta cheese
1 c. Mozzarella cheese
1 c. shredded medium Cheddar cheese
10 oz. lasagne noodles
1/2 c. shredded Parmesan cheese
pepperoni slices (optional)

Preparation

Brown meat, onion and bell pepper.
Add next 6 ingredients and simmer for 45 minutes.
Cook noodles in salted water with 1 tablespoon of margarine until tender.
Alternate layers of noodles, sauce and cheese in a large baking dish.
Top with 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese and pepperoni.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 30 minutes.
Remove from oven and wait for 10 minutes before serving.