Barilla® 5-Layer Oven-Ready Lasagne Recipe

Instructions

1. 1
   Pre-heat oven to 375°F. In a large skillet, heat olive oil and brown meat until cooked through; season with salt and pepper. If desired, add the wine (optional) and continue cooking until liquid has reduced by half, set aside.
2. 2
   In a bowl, combine ricotta, 2 cups mozzarella, and Parmigiano cheese. Stir well.
3. 3
   Spray a 13 x 9 inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Pour one cup of sauce on the bottom of the dish; spread evenly. Place 3 sheets of lasagne side by side (sheets will expand while baking to the ends of the dish).
4. 4
   Pour 1 cup of sauce and 3/4 cup of cheese mixture on the first layer. Top with ¼ cup mozzarella and 1/3 cup of the cooked meat. Repeat for 3 more layers.
5. 5
   For the final layer, top with 3 lasagne sheets, add remaining sauce and top with cheese mixture and mozzarella.
6. 6
   Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake additional 5 minutes to brown the cheese. Let rest 15 minutes before serving.