Layered Italian Casserole

Name: Layered Italian Casserole
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6-8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce; 2 tablespoons dried parsley; 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 1 teaspoon salt; 8 ounces spaghetti, cooked not quite al dente, and drained; 2 cups ricotta cheese; 8 ounces mozzarella cheese, sliced; 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, shredded

Submitted by Kay D.

"I found this in a binder while doing some purging. Not sure where it came from. I've made just a couple of changes (the addition of salt, and more garlic and oregano); the original just seemed a little bland for us."

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Ready In:: 55mins
Ingredients:: 11
Serves:: 6-8

ingredients

1 lb ground beef
¹⁄₂ cup chopped onion
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 tablespoons dried parsley
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
8 ounces spaghetti, cooked not quite al dente, and drained
2 cups ricotta cheese
8 ounces mozzarella cheese, sliced
¹⁄₂ cup parmesan cheese, shredded

directions

Preheat oven to 350°F
Cook beef, onion, and garlic on medium low heat until brown; drain.
Stir in tomato sauce, parsley and oregano.
In a 9" x 13" baking dish, layer spaghetti (remember not to overcook since it will be cooking again in the oven), meat sauce, ricotta cheese, and mozzarella. Top with the Parmesan cheese.
Bake at 350F for 30 minutes, or until golden and bubbly.