Shortcut Meatball Lasagna

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

2. 2

   Cook lasagna noodles according to package directions.

3. 3

   Drain noodles; rinse with cold water.

4. 4

   Drain well; set aside.

5. 5

   In a small bowl, stir together ricotta, mozzarella cheese, & the parmesan cheese; set aside.

6. 6

   In a medium bowl, stir together meatballs and one-third (about 1 cup) of the pasta sauce; set aside.

7. 7

   To assemble: spread a small amount of the reserved sauce over bottom of a 2 quart square baking dish.

8. 8

   Layer 3 cooked noodles in the dish.

9. 9

   Spoon meatball mixture over noodles.

10. 10

    Layer 3 more noodles over meatballs.

11. 11

    Spread half of the remaining sauce over noodles.

12. 12

    Spoon ricotta mixture over sauce and spread evenly.

13. 13

    Top with remaining noodles & remaining sauce.

14. 14

    Cover dish with foil.

15. 15

    Bake for 35 minutes.

16. 16

    Remove foil & sprinkle remaining mozzarella over lasagna.

17. 17

    Bake, uncovered, about 10 minutes more or until cheese melts.

18. 18

    Let stand 15 minutes before serving.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.