Nino's Lasagna

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I found this recipe in the newspaper a few years ago. it is my families favourite lasagna and i have been asked many times for the recipe. takes awhile to make but worth it.

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Steps

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Cook lasagna noodles according to package directions.

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To make meat sauce: saut in small amount of oil , onion , garlic , celery , parsley and carrot.

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Add tomato paste , tomatoes and spices and sugar.

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Saut ground beef in skillet and add to sauce.

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Simmer 2 hours.

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To make cream sauce: melt butter , add flour stirring to mix.

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Add milk stirring until smooth and thickened.

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Add remaining ingredients.

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Lightly oil a 9 x 13 inch pan , layer noodles , meat sauce , cream sauce , parmesan and mozzarella cheese.

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Repeat layers twice.

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Bake in 350 degree oven for 1 hour.

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Let stand 15 minutes before cutting.

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Ingredients

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lasagna noodles, parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, meat, onion, garlic cloves, celery, parsley, carrot, tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, salt, pepper, basil, bay leaf, sugar, lean ground beef, cream, butter, flour, milk