Break the lasagna noodles into small pieces. You can keep them in the package and use a mallet to break them apart, or put them in a ziptop bag and break them into pieces
8 ounces lasagna noodles
In large sauce pan, bring 2 ½ quarts water to boil. Add noodle pieces and cook until tender, about 10 minutes.
2 ½ quarts water
In a large, deep skillet, heat ground beef, breaking apart as it cooks. Chop onion and add to beef. Stir together to brown the meat.
1 pound lean ground beef, 1 large onion
Add garlic and Italian seasoning and cook until ground beef is cooked through.
2 teaspoons minced garlic, 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
Add tomatoes and tomato paste. Stir to combine. Cover and reduce heat to low.
2 cans, 1 can
Drain water from noodles and add to skillet. Add ricotta cheese, 1 cup mozzarella and stir to combine. Smooth the mixture out and put remaining cup of mozzarella on top. Cover and let simmer for a couple of minutes to let the cheese melt.
¾ cup ricotta cheese, 2 cups mozzarella cheese