Lazy-Day Ovenight Lasagna

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. mild Italian sausage or ground beef
• 1 (32 oz.) jar spaghetti sauce
• 1 cup water
• 15 oz. Ricotta cheese or cottage cheese
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• 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh chives
• 1/2 tsp. oregano leaves
• 1 egg
• 8 oz. uncooked lasagna noodles
• 16 oz. Mozzarella cheese
• 2 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese

Directions:

In large skillet, brown sausage; drain well. Add spaghetti sauce and water; blend well. Simmer 5 minutes. In medium bowl, combine Ricotta cheese, chives, oregano, and egg; mix well. In bottom of ungreased 9x13 inch pan, spread 1 1/2 cups of meat sauce. Top with 1/2 of noodles, 1/2 of the Ricotta cheese mixture, and 1/2 of cheese. Repeat layers, then sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Uncover baking dish and bake 50-60 minutes or until noodles are tender and casserole is bubbly. Let stand 15 minutes before serving.

By Robin from Washington, IA