Baked Meatball Lasagna - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    1/2 lb ground beef
    1/4 lb ground veal
    2 tablespoons onions, chopped
    1 garlic clove, crushed
    2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
    1 teaspoon dried oregano
    3/4 teaspoon salt
    1 dash pepper
    2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
    1 egg
    1/4 cup olive oil
    1/4 cup onion, chopped
    1 garlic clove, crushed
    28 ounces whole tomatoes, undrained
    12 ounces tomato paste
    2 teaspoons dried oregano
    1 teaspoon dried basil
    1 tablespoon sugar
    2 teaspoons salt
    1 teaspoon garlic powder
    1/4 teaspoon pepper
    1/2 lb lasagna noodle
    1 lb mozzarella cheese, diced
    1 lb ricotta cheese
    1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
Preparation
    Meatballs:.
    In med bowl, combine the first ten ingredients; toss lightly to mix well. With teaspoon, shape mixture into 30 balls, each 3/4 inch in diameter.
    Sauce:.
    In hot oil in large, heavy skillet, brown meatballs; remove. Add the rest of the onions and garlic; saute 5 minutes.
    Add rest of sauce ingredients, with 1/2 c water and meatballs; stir to mix. Bring to boiling; reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 1/2 hour, stirring occasionally.
    Heat oven to 350\u00b0F Grease a 13x9x2 inch baking dish. Cook lasagna as label directs. Drain; rinse in water.
    In a baking dish, layer half the ingredients: Lasagna, mozzarella, ricotta, tomato sauce with meatballs, parmesan cheese. Repeat. Bake 30-35 minutes. Makes 6 servings.

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