How to Cook Perfect Ann's Famous Lasagna

Ann's Famous Lasagna.

You can have Ann's Famous Lasagna using 16 ingredients and 11 steps. Here is how you cook it.

Ingredients of Ann's Famous Lasagna

1. You need 2 lbs of hamburger (some like half sausage half burger).
2. It's 1 (29 oz) of can of tomato sauce (15oz can if you like it thicker).
3. You need 1 tsp of Celery seed (if using sausage; use very little or none).
4. You need 1 Tbsp of Oregano.
5. It's 2 of Bay leaves.
6. It's 1 Tbsp of Garlic powder.
7. Prepare 1 Tbsp of Sugar.
8. It's 1 tsp of Pepper.
9. You need 1/2 tsp of Salt or to taste.
10. It's 1 (15 oz) of Ricotta cheese.
11. It's 1 (8 oz) of Shredded Mozzarella.
12. You need 1 (8 oz) of Shredded Cheddar.
13. It's 1/2 Cup of Shredded Parmesan (can use more if you like...).
14. It's 1 of Egg.
15. You need 1 Package of powdered Ranch salad dressing mix (Not dip!).
16. It's 1 Package of Oven ready Lasagna noodles.

Ann's Famous Lasagna step by step

1. Brown and drain hamburger in large sauce pan.
2. Add tomato sauce and all spices.
3. Simmer for 1-2 hours (Remove Bay leaves after simmering for 1 hour, stirring occasionally) Do Not forget to remove the Bay leaves!!!!.
4. In a large bowl; mix Mozzarella, cheddar, & parmesan.
5. In a separate bowl; mix 1 Egg, Ricotta cheese, & Ranch seasoning.
6. In a 9X13 baking dish... Spread a little sauce on the bottom to prevent sticking....
7. Spread noodles across the dish.
8. Spread ricotta mixture evenly over the noodles.
9. Add sauce evenly across noodles and add mozzarella, cheddar, & parmesan mix.
10. Repeat until all noodles, cheese, & sauce are gone... topping with shredded cheese.
11. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes if sauce is still warm. Bake for 45 min- 1 hour if sauce is cold....