Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 (28 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated and divided
  • 9 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded and divided

Method

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Brown ground beef in skillet on medium-high heat. Drain off any excess fat.
  • Mix 1/2 of the jar of spaghetti sauce with the ground beef in skillet; stir to combine.
  • In a small bowl mix the ricotta cheese, egg and 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese.
  • Working with one lasagna noodle at a time; lay one flat in front of you. Spread 2 heaping Tbs. of the ricotta mixture on the noodle.
  • Top with a scant 1/4 cup of the meat mixture; spread leaving a little edge around the whole thing.
  • Sprinkle 2 heaping Tbs. of shredded mozzarella cheese.
  • Roll up, starting with the short end. Stand on end in a greased 8-inch square baking dish.
  • Pour remaining sauce over all of the noodle rolls in the dish.
  • Sprinkle with remaining parmesan and mozzarella cheeses.
  • Bake 45 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
  • Serve with a green salad and some breadsticks! Enjoy!