Name: Lasagna Recipe
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 16 pieces (about 16 oz.) lasagna noodles, uncooked; 1 pound ground beef; 1 jar (about 28 oz.) spaghetti sauce; 1/2 cup water; 16 ounces ricotta cheese; 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 2 eggs; 2 teaspoons chopped oregano; 2 teaspoons chopped basil; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Description

Our recipe is for a basic lasagna featuring tomato sauce, ground beef, pasta and cheese.

Ingredients

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16 pieces (about 16 oz.) lasagna noodles, uncooked
1 pound ground beef
1 jar (about 28 oz.) spaghetti sauce
1/2 cup water
16 ounces ricotta cheese
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 eggs
2 teaspoons chopped oregano
2 teaspoons chopped basil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

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Instructions

In large skillet, brown meat; drain.
Stir in spaghetti sauce and water; simmer 10 minutes.
Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Lay flat on foil to cool.
Heat oven to 350°F.
In large bowl, stir together ricotta cheese, 1-1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, eggs, oregano, basil, garlic, salt and pepper.
Spread about 1/3 cup meat sauce on bottom of 13 x 9 glass baking dish. Arrange 4 pasta pieces lengthwise over sauce, overlapping edges. Spread one-third cheese mixture over pasta; spread with about 3/4 cup meat sauce.
Repeat layers, beginning and ending with pasta. Top with remaining meat sauce; sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese and additional Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Cover with foil. Bake 45 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Remove foil; bake about 10 minutes longer, or until lightly browned. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.

Prep Time: 25 Minutes
Cook Time: 45 Minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Italian