Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 jar (26 to 30 ounces) spaghetti sauce
- 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Italian-style diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
- 1 carton (15 ounces) ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg, slightly beaten
- 15 uncooked oven-ready lasagna noodles
- 2-1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Directions
Heat oven to 375°. Brown ground beef in large nonstick skillet over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes or until beef is not pink, breaking up into small crumbles. Pour off drippings; season with salt. Stir in spaghetti sauce, tomatoes and red pepper. Combine ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese and egg in medium bowl. Spread 2 cups beef sauce in bottom of 13 x 9-inch baking dish. Top with 4 noodles, arranged lengthwise in single layer; place fifth noodle crosswise at end of dish, breaking noodle to fit. Press noodles lightly into sauce. Spread half the ricotta mixture over noodles. Sprinkle with 1 cup mozzarella cheese; top with 1-1/2 cups beef sauce. Top with 5 more noodles in single layer; press into sauce. Top with 1 1/2 cups of beef sauce. Spread with remaining ricotta mixture. Sprinkle with 1 cup of mozzarella cheese, top with 1 1/2 cups of beef sauce. Layer remaining noodles, top with remaining sauce. Bake in 375° oven 90 minutes or until noodles are tender. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese. Let stand 15 minutes.
