Elizabeth'S Lasagna - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 lb. lasagna macaroni
1 medium onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 lb. ground beef
1 (29 oz.) can tomatoes
1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 tsp. oregano
2 tsp. basil
1 bay leaf (take out to serve)
1 lb. Mozzarella cheese
1 lb. Ricotta cheese or cottage cheese

Preparation

Cook macaroni in salt water.
Chop onion.
Brown beef, onion and garlic and drain.
Add tomatoes, paste, pepper, bay leaf and oregano.
Simmer 1 1/2 hours.
Spray 9 x 13-inch pan with Pam and arrange in 3 layers: macaroni, Mozzarella, Ricotta, Parmesan and meat sauce.
Bake for 45 minutes at 375\u00b0.
Let set a few minutes before serving.