Ingredients

  • 1 lb. lasagna noodles
  • 3/4 lb. Ricotta cheese
  • 2 eggs, well beaten
  • 1 qt. meat sauce
  • 2 hard-cooked eggs, finely chopped or shredded
  • 1 lb. sliced Mozzarella cheese
  • 1 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. pepper

Method

  • Cook noodles in 4 quarts of boiling salted water to which 1 tablespoon of oil has been added.
  • Cook for 15 minutes, then drain and rinse with cold water.
  • Mix Ricotta cheese with beaten eggs, salt and pepper.
  • Cover the bottom of a shallow 3-quart casserole, 13 x 8 1/2-inch in size, with a small amount of sauce.
  • Alternate layers of noodles, Ricotta, noodles, shredded egg and sauce, ending with noodles.
  • Top with a layer of Mozzarella cheese and sprinkle it with a little sauce.
  • Bake in a 350° oven for 25 minutes, or until heated and lightly browned on top.
  • Remove from the oven and allow to stand for 10 minutes in a warm place before cutting into squares.
  • Top with a generous amount of sauce.