Easy Lazy Lasagna

Name: Easy Lazy Lasagna
Ingredients: 3 3 cups rotini pasta or 3 cups other large pasta; 12 ounces lean ground beef; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 1 cup grated carrot; 1 (24 ounce) jar prepared pasta sauce; 1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning (oregano or basil); 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper flakes (optional); 1 (17 ounce) container light ricotta cheese; 1 egg; 1 cup grated part-skim mozzarella cheese; 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

11 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

3 3 cups rotini pasta or 3 cups other large pasta
12 ounces lean ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 cup grated carrot
1 (24 ounce) jar prepared pasta sauce
1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning (oregano or basil)
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper flakes (optional)
1 (17 ounce) container light ricotta cheese
1 egg
1 cup grated part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Directions

1

In a large pot of boiling water, cook pasta until tender but firm; drain.
2

In a large skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat until browned. Add onions and carrots; cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in pasta sauce and Italian seasoning (oregano or basil). Remove from heat and set aside.
3

In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg and 1/2 cup of the mozzarella cheese. Set aside.
4

To Assemble: Spread half of the meat mixture on bottom of greased 13x9-inch baking dish. Top with all of the pasta. Spread all of the cheese mixture over pasta. Top with remaining meat mixture. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese.
5

Bake in preheated oven, uncovered for 35 to 45 minutes or until bubbling.
6

Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.