* Exported from MasterCook * Lazy-Day Overnight Lasagna Recipe By : Pillsbury Cookbooks Casseroles & One-Dish Meals Serving Size : 12 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Italian Pasta Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- INGREDIENTS: 1 lb Italian Sausage -- , mild *1 4 cups spaghetti sauce -- prepared., (32 oz.) 1 cup Water 2 cups ricotta cheese, part skim milk -- *2 2 Tablespoons fresh Chives -- chopped 1/2 teaspoon dried Oregano Leaves 1 medium Egg 8 ounces Lasagna Noodles -- uncooked 1 pound mozzarella cheese, part skim milk -- sliced 2 Tablespoons Parmesan Cheese -- grated *1 or ground beef *2 or cottage cheese DIRECTIONS: Brown sausage in large skillet; 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 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish or lasagna pan, spread 1-1/2 cups of meat sauce; top with half of the noodles, half of the ricotta cheese mixture and half of the mozzarella cheese. Repeat with remaining noodles, ricotta cheese mixture and mozzarella cheese; top with remaining meat sauce. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Cover; refrigerate overnight. Heat oven to 350(F. Uncover baking dish. Bake 50 to 60 minutes or until noodles are tender and casserole is bubbly. Cover; let stand 15 minutes before serving. Makes 12 servings. Dietary Exchanges: 2 Starch choices, 2 Proteins, 2 Fat. This is a TNT and another excellent, and easy to prepare. D:\1 RECIPES\PASTA\LAZY-DAY OVERNIGHT LASAGNA.DOC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - NOTES : Whether you're preparing this recipe for family or company, you'll love the time-saving use of prepared spaghetti sauce and uncooked noodles. You'll also save on last-minute hassles by being able to make it a day ahead. Source Pillsbury Cookbooks Casseroles & One-Dish Meals October 1992 #140