Simply Lasagna

Prep

15-30 mins

Total

1 HR 20 MIN

Servings

12 Servings

Making lasagna has never been easier!


Ingredients

  • 1

    lb

    (450 g) lean ground beef

  • 2-1/2

    cups

    Cracker Barrel Shredded Part Skim Mozzarella Cheese, divided

  • 2

    cups

    light ricotta cheese

  • 1/2

    cup

    Kraft 100% Parmesan Grated Cheese, divided

  • 1/4

    cup

    chopped fresh parsley

  • 1

    egg, beaten

  • 1

    jar

    (650 mL) Classico di Napoli Tomato & Basil Pasta Sauce

  • 1-1/2

    cups

    water

  • 12

    lasagna noodles, uncooked


Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Heat oven to 350°F.

  2. Step 2

    Brown meat in large skillet on medium-high heat. Meanwhile, mix 1-1/4 cups mozzarella, ricotta, 1/4 cup Parmesan, parsley and egg until blended.

  3. Step 3

    Drain meat; return to skillet. Stir in pasta sauce. Pour water into empty sauce jar; cover and shake well. Add to skillet; stir until blended.

  4. Step 4

    Spread 1 cup meat sauce onto bottom of 13x9-inch baking dish; top with layers of 3 lasagna noodles, 1/3 of the ricotta mixture and 1 cup meat sauce. Repeat layers twice. Top with remaining noodles and meat sauce. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan. Cover with foil sprayed with cooking spray.

  5. Step 5

    Bake 1 hour or until heated through, uncovering after 45 min. Let stand 15 min. before cutting to serve.