One-Step Lasagna with Sausage and Basil

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350F.

2. 2

   Saute beef and sausage in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat until cooked through, breaking up meats with back of spoon, about 4 minutes.

3. 3

   Transfer meats to bowl.

4. 4

   Combine spaghetti sauce, water and basil in large bowl.

5. 5

   Spread 1 1/2 cups sauce mixture in bottom of 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish.

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   Arrange 1/3 noodles, slightly overlapping if necessary, atop sauce.

7. 7

   Spread half of ricotta over noodles.

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   Sprinkle with half of mozzarella cheese, half of meat mixture and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese.

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   Top with 1 1/2 cups sauce.

10. 10

    Repeat layering with noodles, ricotta, mozzarella, meats and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese.

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    Arrange remaining noodles over.

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    Spoon remaining sauce over, covering completely.

13. 13

    Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan.

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    Cover tightly with heavy-duty foil.

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    Place on baking sheet.

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    Bake until noodles are tender and lasagna is heated through, about 1 hour.

17. 17

    Uncover; let stand 15 minutes.

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    (Can be prepared 1 day ahead.

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    Rewarm covered in 350F.

20. 20

    oven about 45 minutes. )

21. 21

    Cut lasagna into squares and serve.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.