Main Dish Recipes - Lasagna Italiano

Ingredients 

• 1 lb. ground beef                       

• 1/2 cup chopped onion                  

• 1 6-ounce can tomato paste                                         

• 1 1/2 cups water                                 

• 1 garlic clove, minced

• 2 tsps. salt                                      

• 3/4 tsp. oregano leaves              

• 1/4 tsp. pepper

• 8 ounces Lasagna

• noodles, cooked, drained

• 1 lb. ricotta or cottage cheese

• 2 6-ounce packages Kraft Mozzarella cheese slices

• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Makes 6 to 8 servings

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Method:

1. Brown meat; drain. Add onion; cook until tender. Stir in tomato paste, water and seasonings. Cover; simmer 30 minutes.

2. In 11 3/4 x 7 1/2-inch baking dish, layer half of noodles, meat sauce, ricotta cheese and Mozzarella cheese; repeat layers. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

3. Bake at 375°F 30 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.