Lazy-Day Overnight Lasagna

* Exported from MasterCook *

Lazy-Day Overnight Lasagna

Recipe By : Pillsbury Cookbooks Casseroles & One-Dish Meals
Serving Size : 12 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Italian Pasta

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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INGREDIENTS:
1 lb Italian Sausage -- , mild *1
4 cups spaghetti sauce -- prepared., (32 oz.)
1 cup Water
2 cups ricotta cheese, part skim milk -- *2
2 Tablespoons fresh Chives -- chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried Oregano Leaves
1 medium Egg
8 ounces Lasagna Noodles -- uncooked
1 pound mozzarella cheese, part skim milk -- sliced
2 Tablespoons Parmesan Cheese -- grated

*1 or ground beef
*2 or cottage cheese
DIRECTIONS:
Brown sausage in large skillet; drain well. Add spaghetti sauce and
water;
blend well. Simmer 5 minutes.
In medium bowl, combine ricotta cheese, chives, oregano and egg; mix
well.
In bottom of ungreased 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish or lasagna pan,
spread 1-1/2 cups of meat sauce; top with half of the noodles, half of
the
ricotta cheese mixture and half of the mozzarella cheese. Repeat with
remaining noodles, ricotta cheese mixture and mozzarella cheese; top
with
remaining meat sauce. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Cover; refrigerate overnight.
Heat oven to 350(F.
Uncover baking dish. Bake 50 to 60 minutes or until noodles are tender
and
casserole is bubbly. Cover; let stand 15 minutes before serving.
Makes 12 servings.
Dietary Exchanges: 2 Starch choices, 2 Proteins, 2 Fat.

This is a TNT and another excellent, and easy to prepare.
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NOTES : Whether you're preparing this recipe for family or company,
you'll
love the time-saving use of prepared spaghetti sauce and uncooked
noodles. You'll also save on last-minute hassles by being able
to
make it a day ahead.


Source Pillsbury Cookbooks Casseroles & One-Dish Meals October
1992 #140