Traditional Lasagna

Yield: 8 servings

Preparation Time: 10 min; Cook: 55 min

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 jar (26 ounces) spaghetti sauce

1 package (16 ounces) ricotta cheese

1 egg, beaten

2 Tablespoons dried parsley

2 cups (8 ounces) mozzarella cheese, shredded

1 package (8 ounces) lasagna, cooked according to package directions

Garnish with freshly grated Parmesan cheese

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Nutrition Facts

Yield: 8 servings

Approximate Nutrient Content per serving:

Calories: 506

Calories From Fat: 342

Total Fat: 38g

Cholesterol: 28g

Sodium: 652mg

Total Carbohydrates: 112mg

Protein: 27g

Please Note: Nutritional values listed may vary from final results depending on actual measurements, products and brands used to prepare the recipe.

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F

In skillet, brown meat; drain off fat. Stir in oregano leaves and spaghetti sauce; simmer 5 minutes.

Combine ricotta cheese, egg and parsley.

In a 13 x 9- inch baking dish, lightly cover bottom of dish with sauce. Create layers of pasta, sauce, ricotta mixture and mozzarella. Repeat layers ending with mozzarella.

Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes. Remove foil and bake 5 minutes longer. Remove from oven and sprinkle with freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Cool 5 minutes before cutting.

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