Lasagna

Lasagna
Difficulty 2

1 pkg Lasagna Noodles

1 lb ground beef
1 Jar (32oz) spaghetti sauce

Filling
3 c Ricotta cheese
2 c shredded Mozzarella
1/4 c grated Parmesan cheese
1 tblsp Parsley
1 tsp Salt
1/4 tsp Pepper
4 eggs

Brown meat, drain fat. Add sauce and simmer 10 mins.
Cook Lasagna according to package directions, drain water. Separate noodles using foil or wax paper to prevent sticking.
Pour 1/2 c meat sauce in bottom ox 9x13 pan.
Arrange 4 pieces of lasagna lengthwise over sauce.
Spread 1/3 of cheese filling over lasagna and cover with meat sauce.
Repeat layers twice.
Cover with aluminum foil. Bake at 350 for 30 mins.
Remove foil and bake 10 mins longer.

Tweaks
1. Add 2 cups fresh chopped spinach to cheese filling.

2. Add 1 c chopped onion and 1 c chopped green pepper, brown with beef.

3. Substitute Cottage cheese in place of Ricotta.

4. Substitute 2 frozen pkgs of frozen Ravioli or Tortellini, thawed in place of Lasagna noodles.

5. Substitute large shells in place of Lasagna noodles, fill shells with filling, and top with meat sauce.