PARMESAN-BEEF LASAGNA

Parmesan-Beef Lasagna image

Ground beef and Parmesan get star billing in this lasagna, but a deliciously seasoned sauce and mozzarella play a big part, too.

Provided by My Food and Family

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Time 1h30m

Yield 9 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 container (15 oz.) POLLY-O Original Ricotta Cheese
1 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
1/3 cup water, divided
1-1/2 lb. lean ground beef
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cans (14.5 oz. each) diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cans (8 oz. each) tomato sauce
2 tsp. HEINZ Balsamic Vinegar
1 tsp. dried Italian seasoning
1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper
9 lasagna noodles, uncooked, divided
1 pkg. (8 oz.) KRAFT Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
1/2 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese

Steps:

Heat oven to 350°F.
Combine ricotta, parsley and 2 Tbsp. water. Brown meat with onions in large skillet on medium heat; drain. Add garlic; cook 1 min. Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, vinegar, Italian seasoning, crushed pepper and remaining water; stir. Simmer on low heat 10 min., stirring occasionally.
Spread 1 cup meat sauce onto bottom of 13x9-inch pan sprayed with cooking spray. Cover with layers of 3 noodles, 2 cups meat sauce, half the ricotta mixture, 1 cup mozzarella and 1/3 cup Parmesan; repeat layers. Top with remaining noodles, sauce and cheeses; cover.
Bake 1 hour or until heated through, uncovering for the last 15 min. Let stand 15 min. before cutting to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420, Fat 20 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Sodium 860 mg, Carbohydrate 26 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 7 g, Protein 31 g