SIMPLY CHEESY LASAGNA

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Provided by CheesyGal

Time 1h20m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (15 ounce) container part-skim ricotta cheese
2 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese, divided
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 (26 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
1 lb ground beef, browned and drained
1 cup water
12 lasagna noodles, uncooked

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350.
Mix ricotta cheese, 1 1/4 cups of the mozzarella cheese, 1/4 cup of the parmesan cheese, parsley, and egg until well blended.
Set aside.
Pour spaghetti sauce into meat in skillet.
Pour water into empty sauce jar; cover and shake well.
Pour into skillet; stir until well mixed.
(yields about 5 cups of sauce.).
Place 1 cup of meat sauce on bottom of 13x9-inch baking dish.
(This way the noodles won't stick to the pan.).
Layer 3 lasagna noodles, 1/3 of the ricotta cheese mixture and 1 cup meat sauce.
Repeat layers 2 more times.
Top with remaining 3 noodles and sauce.
Sprinkle with remaining 1 1/4 cups of mozzarella cheese and 1/4 cup parmesan cheese.
Cover tightly with greased aluminum foil.
Bake 45 minutes or until cooked through.
Remove foil and bake an additional 15 minute or until bubbling.
Let stand 15 minute before cutting for easier serving.