Lisa's Lasagna
Description
Fun and frilly lasagne noodles support meaty layers of tomato sauce alternated with creamy, cheesy ricotta, egg and mozzarella. Bake until bubbly for an easy, satisfying casserole.
Ingredients
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1 pound lean ground beef
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1 onion, chopped
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1 green bell pepper, chopped
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1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
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salt and pepper to taste
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2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
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2 1/4 cups water
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1 pint part-skim ricotta cheese
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1 egg
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2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
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8 lasagne noodles, cooked and drained
Directions
1
Brown meat with onions and bell peppers, and season to taste. Add tomato paste and water. Let simmer.
2
In a mixing bowl, mix ricotta cheese with beaten egg. Set aside.
3
Preheat oven to 370 degrees F (190 degrees C). Butter a 9 x 13 inch baking dish.
4
Begin layering all ingredients beginning with a few spoonfuls of tomato sauce. Follow with noodles, then ricotta mixture, and shredded mozzarella. Repeat until dish is filled.
5
Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) about 35 to 45 minutes, until bubbly. Let cool a couple of minutes before cutting.