June 24, 2011

Jerry's Pan Lasagna

1 pkg. (8oz.) lasagna noodles
1 lb. italian sausage or ground beef
2 cups spaghetti sauce
1 3/4 cup (15 oz.) ricotta cheese
2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
2 T. grated Parmesan cheese
1 egg
2 t. parsley
salt and pepper to taste

Cook pasta according to package directions and drain.  Lay flat on foil to cool.  Heat oven to 350.  In large skillet, cook meat until brown.  Drain and stir in spaghetti sauce.  In medium bowl, mix ricotta, 1 cup mozzarella, parmesan, egg and seasonings.  In 9x13 pan spread 1/2 cup meat sauce then place 3 pasta pieces lengthwise over sauce.  Spread one half ricotta mix over pasta, cover with one cup meat sauce.  Repeat layers of pasta, ricotta, and meat sauce.  Top with remaining pasta, meat sauce and mozzarella cheese.  Cover with foil.  Bake 30 minutes then remove foil.  Bake 15 minutes or until hot and bubbly.  Let stand 10 minutes.  Makes 10-12 servings.

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