Lasagna Della Mia Mamina (Marina Orsini’s Family Lasagna)

Meatball sauce

• 3 cans 796 ml California tomatoes (Pastene brand)
• 1/2 can 156 ml tomato paste
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) water
• 2 bay leaves
• Dried basil, to taste
• Salt and pepper
• 1 1/2 lbs (750 g) ground veal
• 1 1/2 lbs (750 g) ground pork
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 onion, finely chopped

Tomato sauce

• 2 onions, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
• 1 lb (454 g) pork or beef ribs
• 3 cans 796 ml California tomatoes (Pastene brand)
• 1/2 can 156 ml tomato paste
• 1 cup (250 ml) water
• • Mixed Italian spices, to taste or
  • A mixture of dried bay leaves, basil, parsley, oregano
• Salt and pepper

Fresh lasagna

• 3.15 to 16 cups (75 to 4 litres) flour
• 30 eggs
• 3/4 to 1 cup (180 to 250 ml) olive oil

• Grated Parmesan, to taste
• 1 kg mozzarella cheese, grated, or more