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Cook noodles according to package directions.
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Drain them and let them cool slightly.
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Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat.
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Once browned, drain off any excess fat.
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Add the spaghetti sauce.
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Cook over low heat for approximately 10 minutes.
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Then remove from heat and set aside.
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In a bowl combine ricotta cheese, oregano, basil, garlic and Parmesan cheese.
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Stir to combine and set aside.
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Preheat oven to 350 F.
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Place the first 4 noodles in the bottom of a 9x13 glass pan.
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Lay noodles side-by-side so that they cover the entire bottom of the pan.
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Divide the meat/sauce mixture in half.
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Place half of the meat mixture on the noodles that you have placed in the pan.
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Place 1/2 cup of mozzarella and 1/2 cup cheddar cheese on top of the meat mixture.
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Sprinkle 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning on the cheese.
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Place 4 noodles on the top of the first layer.
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This layer will be your ricotta layer.
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Take the ricotta mixture and place it over the top of the noodles, spreading it out evenly to cover the noodles.
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Place a layer of 4 more noodles over this mixture.
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Place the remaining meat mixture over the noodles.
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Once again, place 1/2 cup cheddar cheese and 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese on meat mixture.
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Place the remaining 4 noodles on top of the cheese/meat layer.
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Top with the remaining 1/2 cup each of mozzarella and cheddar.
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Sprinkle the cheese with 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning.
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Cover with foil and bake in a 350 F oven for 30 minutes.
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Remove from oven and let it set for 5-10 minutes before cutting.
