Kittencal's Easy Lasagna
This lasagna is easier than most as there is no pre-cooking the noodles, do not use the no-boil noodles for this just regular lasagna noodles, the no-boil with become too soft with the addition of the water --- this was tested using classico tomato and basil pasta sauce, any meatless classico pasta sauce will do fine or you could use your own favorite brand --- i suggest to prepare the meat sauce up to 2 days ahead this will not only save you time but the flavors will ripen and intensify for a better tasting sauce --- cooking time does not include the meat sauce.
Steps
Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking pan.
In a skillet cook the ground beef with onion until no longer pink.
Drain fat.
Add in garlic and continue to cook until the meat is slightly browned.
Add in pasta sauce.
Bring to a simmer over medium heat stirring.
Reduce heat to low , cover and simmer for about 40-45 minutes or even a little longer stirring occasionally , and seasoning with salt and pepper towards the end of cooking time.
Meanwhile in a bowl mix all the filling ingredients together until well combined.
To assemble.
Spread 1 / 3 meat sauce into the bottom of the dish , then place 3 uncooked noodles lengthwise on the sauce.
Dollup then spread half the ricotta cheese mixture on top of the noodles leaving about 1-inch space from the edge of the dish.
Repeat with 3 noodles , remaining cheese mixture , then 1 / 3 of the meat sauce.
Top with remaining 3 noodles then remaining 1 / 3 meat sauce.
Sprinkle 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese on top then 1 / 3 cup parmesan cheese.
Usin.
Ingredients
lasagna noodles, ground beef, onion, garlic, meatless spaghetti sauce, salt and black pepper, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, water, ricotta cheese, eggs, heavy whipping cream, garlic powder, seasoning salt, fresh ground black pepper