Tre Stelle® Mozzarella Lasagna with Ricotta and Meat Sauce

Instructions

• • Preheat oven to 350ºF (180ºC).
  • In a medium bowl combine Ricotta and ¾ cup of Parmesan cheese.
  • Add egg, parsley and black pepper; stir to combine.
  • Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Place ground meat in a large skillet and cook over medium high heat – approximately 7 minutes.
  • Drain excess liquid from skillet and add pasta sauce;
  • simmer on medium low until ready to assemble lasagna.
  • Spread 1 cup of the pasta sauce evenly in the bottom of a 9x13” baking dish.
  • Place lasagna noodles in a single layer to completely cover the bottom of the pan, top with one-third of the pasta/meat sauce and one-quarter of the grated Mozzarella cheese.
  • Cover with an additional layer of noodles.
  • Carefully spread the Ricotta cheese mixture onto noodles using a spatula to spread evenly.
  • Top with another layer of noodles; top with meat sauce and grated Mozzarella cheese; making a total of four layers ending with noodles.
  • Top any remaining sauce over top layer of noodles and sprinkle with any remaining Mozzarella and Parmesan Cheeses.
  • Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
  • Allow to rest 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
• Serve and enjoy!