Tuesday, March 11, 2008

Mueller's Classic Lasagna from Box

Meat Sauce:
1 tbsp corn oil
1/2 lb ground beef
3/4 chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
5 cups prepared meatless spaghetti sauce
1/4 cup chopped parsley

Filling:
2 containers (15oz each) ricotta cheese
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
2 cups (8oz) shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
16 oz. Mueller's lasagna noodles, cooked, drained

To Prepare Meat Sauce:
In 3 qt. saucepan heat corn oil over medium-high heat. Add ground beef, onion and garlic; saute 10 min. or until meat is no longer pink. Add spaghetti sauce and parsley; bring to boil. Reduce heat; simmer 15 minutes. Makes 5 1/2 cups.

To Prepare Filling:
In medium bowl combine ricotta, eggs, 3/4 cup Parmesan and 1 /12 cups mozzarella. Spread 1 cup Meat Sauce into 13x9x2 inch baking dish. Layer 1/4 of noodles, 1/3 of the ricotta mixture and 1 cup meat sauce. Repeat twice. Top with remaining lasagna noodles, meat sauce, 1/2 cup mozzarella and 1/4 cup Parmesan. Cover. Bake in 375 degree oven 35 minutes; uncover and bake 15 minutes longer. Let stand 15 minutes before serving. Makes 12 servings.

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