Simply Lasagna

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Quite simply, the only lasagna recipe you'll ever need. With an ooey gooey cheesy melt, ground beef and marinara, it's a tried and true crowd-pleaser.

time

prep:

20 min

total:

1 hr 35 min

servings

total:

12 servings

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What You Need

lb. ground beef

2-1/2

cups KRAFT Shredded Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese, divided

container (15 oz.) POLLY-O Natural Part Skim Ricotta Cheese

1/2

cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese, divided

1/4

cup chopped fresh parsley

egg, beaten

jar (24 oz.) spaghetti sauce

cup water

lasagna noodles, uncooked

Make It

HEAT oven to 350°F.

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.

DRAIN meat; return to skillet. Stir in spaghetti sauce. Add 1 cup water to empty sauce jar; cover with lid and shake well. Add to meat mixture; stir until blended. Spread 1 cup meat sauce onto bottom of 13x9-inch baking dish; top with layers of 3 lasagna noodles, 1/3 of the ricotta cheese mixture and 1 cup meat sauce. Repeat layers twice. Top with remaining noodles, meat sauce and cheeses. Cover with foil sprayed with cooking spray.

BAKE 1 hour or until heated through, removing foil after 45 min. Let stand 15 min. before cutting to serve.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Size-Wise

Since this comfort food classic serves 12, it's a perfect dish to serve at your next large gathering of family or friends.

Substitute

Substitute 1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach for the browned ground beef. Thaw spinach; squeeze out excess liquid. Prepare as directed, covering each ricotta layer with 1/3 of the spinach.

Shortcut

Adding water to the sauce helps cook the traditional noodles during baking, so you don't have to cook them beforehand. This saves you 15 to 20 minutes of prep time.

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blackcat11

posted:1/26/2005

I used a garden spaghetti sauce for the extra nutrients. I also used low carb noodles and all low fat cheese and used a little more than it called for. We were even able to have this another night for supper so it kelp me from cooking one night. We all know how few and far between those days are. Next time I fix this recipe I'm going to use a different noodle. I'll let you know how it comes out.

juliemcd1

posted:1/25/2005

I used the no cook lasagna noodles as recipe didn't specify type. Followed recipe but found the lasagna to be very dry. Taste was very good. Would appreciate any hints as I would like to try it again.

YANNA71

posted:1/25/2005

This was an easy and tasty recipe. I used a mushroom & onion spaghetti sauce to make it a little different and it turned out great! My family loved it...so much for left overs!

mzlonniebell

posted:1/25/2005

My family has not had lasagna in about two years because it was just too time consuming...but now we will be enjoying this dish often! It was super easy and I added a little italian sausage, it was fabulous!

solrafi53

posted:1/25/2005

JUST GREAT

Debi45

posted:1/25/2005

It was quick, easy and very good tasting. I made it on a weeknight so I had the hour it was cooking to spend with my family. I will make this again!

jimswife93

posted:1/24/2005

This was the easiest and most delicious lasagna I have ever made. I used low fat cottage cheese instead of ricotta and chose chunky tomato, onion, and garlic spaghetti sauce. I love the fact you don't have to precook the noodles. I will definetly make this again.

Azamudio

posted:1/24/2005

This is incredibly easy and so good. I had never made lasagna before and I had no trouble with the step-by-step instructions in the magazine. However, I would suggest adding only 1/2 of the spagetti sauce jar of water.

cekncarter

posted:1/23/2005

I made this and my family loved it. It was so easy and quick prep. I will definitely be making this again. My husband is not usually big on pasta type dishes but said this is one he could eat again.

clshick

posted:1/22/2005

I made this lasagna. My husband is not fond of lasagna but he told me to make this again. I added some mushrooms to this recipe.