Lasagna

By Lorena_321

Ingredients

• 12 oz. lean ground beef
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup finely chopped carrot
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (15 oz.) can Italian-style tomato sauce
• 1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 t. black pepper
• 9 lasagna noodles
• 1 beaten egg
• 1 (15 oz.) tub ricotta cheese,drained
• cooking spray
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation

Step 1

For sauce: in a large saucepan, cook ground beef, onion, carrot, and garlic over medium-high heat until meat is brown and vegetables are tender. Drain off fat. Stir in the tomato sauce, tomato paste, water, and pepper. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Meanwhile, cook the lasagna noodles according to the package directions. Drain well; set aside. For cheese filling, in a small bowl stir together the egg and ricotta cheese.
Lightly coat a 2-quart rectangular baking dish with cooking spray. Layer 3 noodles in the prepared baking dish. Spread with a third of the cheese filling. Top with a third of the sauce and a third of the mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers twice. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Bake, covered, in a 375 degree oven for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake for 5 minutes more or until heated through. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.