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Classic Lasagna

Prep

30-60 mins

Total

1 HR 30 MIN

Servings

12 Servings

Classic Lasagna

Ingredients

  • 1

    lb

    (450 g) extra-lean ground beef

  • 1

    onion, chopped

  • 4

    cloves

    garlic, minced

  • 1

    jar

    (720 mL) tomato purée (passata)

  • 1/2

    cup

    chopped fresh basil

  • 1

    cup

    water

  • 1

    container

    (475 g) light ricotta cheese

  • 1/4

    cup

    Kraft 100% Parmesan Shredded Cheese

  • 1

    egg, beaten

  • 2-1/2

    cups

    shredded mozzarella cheese

  • 8

    refrigerated lasagna noodles, trimmed to fit pan

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Heat oven to 350°F.

  2. Step 2

    Brown meat in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add onions and garlic; cook and stir 5 to 7 min. or until crisp-tender. Stir in tomato puree and basil; bring just to boil. Simmer on medium-low heat 10 min., stirring occasionally. Stir in water.

  3. Step 3

    Mix ricotta, Parmesan and egg until well blended. Reserve 1/2 cup mozzarella.

  4. Step 4

    Spread 1 cup meat sauce onto bottom of 13x9-inch baking dish; top with layers of 2 noodles and 1/3 of the ricotta mixture, remaining meat sauce and mozzarella. Repeat layers twice. Top with remaining noodles and meat sauce; cover.

  5. Step 5

    Bake 35 min. Top with reserved mozzarella; bake, uncovered, 10 min. or until melted. Let stand 10 min. before cutting to serve.

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