Lasagna
PREP TIME: 20 MIN
COOK TIME: 30 MIN
SERVINGS: 12
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 box Barilla Oven-Ready Lasagna
- 2 24 oz jars Marinara sauce
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1-pound lean ground beef or sausage
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 15 oz container ricotta cheese
- 4 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded and divided
- 1/2 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, grated
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Preheat oven to 375° F.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil and brown meat until cooked through, season with salt and pepper to taste.
- In a bowl, combine ricotta, 2 cups mozzarella, and Parmigiano cheese. Stir well.
- Spray a 9″ x 13″ baking dish with cooking spray.
- Pour one cup of sauce on the bottom of the dish and spread evenly.
- Place sheets of lasagna side by side (sheets will expand while baking to the ends of the dish).
- Pour 1 cup of sauce and 3/4 cup of cheese mixture on the first layer. Top with 1/4 cup mozzarella and 1/3 cup of the cooked meat.
- Repeat for 3 more layers.
- For the final layer, top with 3 lasagna sheets, add remaining sauce and top with remaining cheese mixture and mozzarella.
- Cover with foil; bake for 25 minutes.
- Uncover and bake 5 more minutes.
- Let rest 15 minutes before serving.
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