Quick& Easy Lasagne

* Exported from MasterCook *

Quick & Easy Lasagne

Recipe By : Napolina lasagne Noodles
Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Pasta

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1/2 pound lean ground beef or turkey sausage -- casing removed
1 jar 30 oz. spaghetti sauce (any flavor)
2 cups sliced mushrooms -- Optional
1 cup water
1 container ricotta cheese (15 oz.)
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
8 oz. lasagna noodles (9-10 noodles) -- uncooked
2 cups mozzarella cheese -- shredded
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese -- divided

In large skillet over medium-high heat, cook meat, stirring, until lightly brow
ned. Add spaghetti sauce, mushrooms and water. Bring to boil; reduce heat and
simmer 5 minutes. In small bowl combine ricotta, egg, salt and pepper. Spoon
1 1/2 cups of sauce into 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking dish; top with half the uncook
ed noodles, all of the ricotta mixture, 1 cup mozzarela, 1/2 cup Parmesan chees
e, 1 1/2 cups sauce and remaining noodles. Top with remaining sauce, mozzarela
and Parmesan. Cover.

Bake in 350F oven 45 minutes. Remove cover; bake 15 minutes longer. Let stand
15 minutes before serving.

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NOTES : I use aluminum foil to cover this with, just be sure to cover it tightl
y.. I personally don't use the mushrooms. I also use extra mozzarela cheese
. The 15 minutes when it is standing is a great time to throw some garlic brea
d into the oven.