Ingredients
Units
- 2 teaspoons seasoned salt
- 1 lb. ground chuck, ground Italian sausage, or ground turkey
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 28 ounce can of diced stewed tomatoes
- 1 8-ounce can of tomato sauce
- 1 package spaghetti sauce mix or 32 ounces of marinara sauce will replace the tomato sauce and spaghetti sauce packet
- 12 ounces Mafalda or Lasagnette pasta
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- Dried parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°.
- Brown ground meat in a heavy-bottom pot over medium heat. Add 2 teaspoons of seasoned salt, 2 cloves of garlic, and ½ teaspoon of pepper. Simmer uncovered for about 10 minutes.
- Add one 28-ounce can of diced tomatoes, an 8-ounce can of tomato sauce, and one package of spaghetti sauce mix. Alternate: Add one 32-ounce jar of marinara sauce.
- Bring the meat sauce to a bubble, then turn the heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes; remove from heat.
- Stir 1 cup of ricotta cheese into the meat sauce; mix well.
- In a 9×13″ baking pan, add a layer of meat sauce, then a layer of pasta, then a layer of Mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers, ending with the meat sauce. Top with Parmesan cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for about 20 minutes.
- Let it sit for about 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with a sprinkle of dried parsley.
Notes
Drained cottage cheese can be substituted for ricotta.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 mintues
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American