Friday, January 27, 2012

Lasagna

-9-12 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained
-1 pound Italian sausage, casings removed, browned, crumbled and grease drained
-2 jars (24 ounces each) pasta sauce
-1 container (15 ounces) ricotta cheese
-4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
-1/2 cup (or so) Parmesan cheese
-2 eggs, lightly beaten

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.  In a large pan, combine cooked meat and 1 jar of sauce and simmer for 5 minutes.  In a large bowl, combine ricotta cheese, 3.5 cups mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese and eggs. Spray 9X13 inch baking pan with cooking spray.  Spread 1/2 jar of sauce in bottom of baking dish.  Place 3-4 noodles over the bottom, slightly overlapping.  Spread half of the cheese mixture over noodles and cover with 1/2 the meat sauce.  Repeat layers.  Cover last layer with remaining noodles and remaining sauce.  Sprinkle with 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese and a little Parmesan.  Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.  Remove foil and bake 10 more minutes.  Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

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