Pasta Lasagna

Penne baked with ground beef, tomato sauce, ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan and an egg.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 50 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 644 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg, beaten
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• ½ pound lean ground beef
• 1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
• 8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
• 1 (26 ounce) jar pasta sauce
• ½ pound penne pasta

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.

Step 2

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 2 1/2 quart baking dish.

Step 3

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook beef until brown; drain. Stir in pasta sauce; remove from heat.

Step 4

In a bowl, combine ricotta, 1 cup mozzarella, Parmesan and beaten egg. Stir until well combined.

Step 5

In the prepared dish layer half the pasta, half the sauce and half the cheese mixture. Repeat. Top with remaining mozzarella.

Step 6

Bake in preheated oven 34 to 40 minutes, until hot and bubbly.