I HATE RICOTTA LASAGNA W/MEAT SAUCE AND 3 CHEESES

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For those who hate Ricotta Cheese but still want to eat lasagna. A real kid pleaser! I grew up on this, and this is the way my family likes it. (I order lasagna with Ricotta when eating out!) But I do love it this way too! Please feel free to adjust ingredients (veggies, spices, meat) according to your family's preference.

Provided by TheDancingCook

Categories     Kid Friendly

Time 1h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (16 ounce) box small Velveeta cheese, cut into squares
1 (9 ounce) box no boil lasagna noodles
1 lb ground beef
1 -2 garlic clove
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 small onion, minced
1 (24 ounce) jar barilla italian spaghetti sauce (1- 1 1/2 jars) or 1 jar your favorite jars spaghetti sauce (1- 1 1/2 jars)
shredded mozzarella cheese, as much as you like
grated parmesan cheese, as much as you like
Italian spices, to taste
3 -5 dashes garlic salt, to taste

Steps:

  • Brown meat with onion and garlic; drain.
  • Return to pan and stir in 3/4 of cooking/spaghetti sauce, 1/2 of the canned tomatoes, garlic salt and Italian Seasonings and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • In 13/9 dish, spread 1/2 cup meat sauce, covering bottom.
  • Place 4 lasagna noodles lengthwise over sauce, overlapping edges.
  • Place the Velveeta cheese slices over the noodles, about 4 squares per noodle.
  • Repeat layers twice, begin and end with noodles.
  • Combine remaining canned tomatoes with sauce; spread remaining sauce, and sprinkle with parmesan and mozzarella cheeses.
  • Add more Italian spices if desired.
  • Cover with foil, bake about 40 minutes or until hot and bubbly and cheese is melted through.
  • Remove the foil, bake for 5 more minutes.
  • Let stand for 5 minutes before cutting and serving.
  • Accompany with salad and garlic bread.

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