No-Fuss Lasagna

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 26 to 32 oz jar spicy spaghetti sauce
• 1 4 12 oz can diced tomatoes
• 15 oz carton part skim Ricotta
• 1 egg well beaten
• 14 c grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tsp dried basil leaves
• 6 uncooked lasagna noodles
• 2 c shredded Mozzarella

Directions

1. Heat oven to 375
2. Cook ground beef in preheated large skillet over medium heat until no longer pink
3. Pour off drippings
4. Add spaghetti sauce and tomatoes with liquid to skillet
5. Stir and set aside
6. Meanwhile combine Ricotta egg Parmesan and basil
7. Spread 2 cups beef sauce over bottom of 11 x 7-inch baking dish
8. Arrange 3 lasagna noodles in single layer pressing into sauce
9. Spoon cheese mixture on top of noodles Sprinkle with 1 cup Mozzarella and top with 2 cups sauce
10. Arrange remaining noodles in a single layer pressing lightly into sauce Top with remaining sauce
11. Spread evenly
12. Bake at 375 for 45 minutes or until noodles are fork-tender
13. Sprinkle with remaining Mozzarella tent lightly with foil
14. Let stand at least 15 minutes
15. Makes 8 servings