Lasagna

Directions

1. 1
   Cook noodles according to package directions.
2. 2
   Drain them and let them cool slightly.
3. 3
   Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat.
4. 4
   Once browned, drain off any excess fat.
5. 5
   Add the spaghetti sauce.
6. 6
   Cook over low heat for approximately 10 minutes.
7. 7
   Then remove from heat and set aside.
8. 8
   In a bowl combine ricotta cheese, oregano, basil, garlic and Parmesan cheese.
9. 9
   Stir to combine and set aside.
10. 10
    Preheat oven to 350 F.
11. 11
    Place the first 4 noodles in the bottom of a 9x13 glass pan.
12. 12
    Lay noodles side-by-side so that they cover the entire bottom of the pan.
13. 13
    Divide the meat/sauce mixture in half.
14. 14
    Place half of the meat mixture on the noodles that you have placed in the pan.
15. 15
    Place 1/2 cup of mozzarella and 1/2 cup cheddar cheese on top of the meat mixture.
16. 16
    Sprinkle 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning on the cheese.
17. 17
    Place 4 noodles on the top of the first layer.
18. 18
    This layer will be your ricotta layer.
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    Take the ricotta mixture and place it over the top of the noodles, spreading it out evenly to cover the noodles.
20. 20
    Place a layer of 4 more noodles over this mixture.
21. 21
    Place the remaining meat mixture over the noodles.
22. 22
    Once again, place 1/2 cup cheddar cheese and 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese on meat mixture.
23. 23
    Place the remaining 4 noodles on top of the cheese/meat layer.
24. 24
    Top with the remaining 1/2 cup each of mozzarella and cheddar.
25. 25
    Sprinkle the cheese with 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning.
26. 26
    Cover with foil and bake in a 350 F oven for 30 minutes.
27. 27
    Remove from oven and let it set for 5-10 minutes before cutting.
28. 28
    Makes 12 servings.