Recipe: American Beauty Home-Style Baked Lasagne

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HOME-STYLE BAKED LASAGNE

1/2 lb. ground beef
1/2 lb. ground pork
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 clove garlic, crushed
2 cups water
2 cans (6-oz. each) tomato paste
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
16 pieces (about 16 oz.) Lasagne, uncooked
3 cups (24 oz.) ricotta cheese or cottage cheese
2 cups (8 oz.) shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
4 eggs
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes

In large saucepan, cook meat, onion and garlic until meat is browned and onion is tender. Stir in water, tomato paste and seasonings. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover; simmer 30 minutes.

Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Lay flat on foil to cool.

Heat oven to 350F.

In large bowl, stir together ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, eggs and parsley. Pour about 1/2 cup sauce on bottom of 13x9x2-inch baking dish; place 4 pasta pieces in layer over sauce, overlapping edges. Spread one-third cheese mixture over pasta; cover with about 3/4 cup meat sauce. Repeat layers of pasta, cheese mixture, and meat sauce TWICE.

Top with layer of pasta and remaining meat sauce; sprinkle with additional Parmesan cheese, if desired. Cover with foil.

Bake 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Uncover; bake 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Let stand 10 minutes. 8 to 12 servings.

Make Ahead Directions:
Prepare as directed above. Do not bake. Cover baking dish tightly with plastic wrap, then foil. Freeze up to 2 months or refrigerate up to 48 hours. Remove foil and plastic wrap; replace foil.

If frozen, bake at 350F. 2 hours 15 minutes. Remove foil; bake 10 minutes longer or until lightly browned.

If refrigerated, bake at 350F. 1 hour 15 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Remove foil; bake 10 minutes longer or until lightly browned.

Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.

To make individual portions, prepare as directed in recipe above. Refrigerate unbaked lasagne overnight. Cut into 8 to 12 squares (serving size pieces). Place each piece in small microwave-safe dish. Cover tightly. Freeze up to 2 months. Thaw in refrigerator overnight. Microwave each dish, loosely covered at HIGH (100%) 2-1/2 to 3-1/2 minutes or until hot and bubbly.

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Consumer Relations Representative