Lazy-Day Overnight Lasagna

INGREDIENTS: 1 lb Italian Sausage -- , mild *1

4 cups spaghetti sauce -- prepared., (32 oz.)

1 cup Water

2 cups ricotta cheese, part skim milk -- *2

2 Tablespoons fresh Chives -- chopped

1/2 teaspoon dried Oregano Leaves

1 medium Egg

8 ounces Lasagna Noodles -- uncooked

1 pound mozzarella cheese, part skim milk -- sliced

2 Tablespoons Parmesan Cheese -- grated

*1 or ground beef *2 or cottage cheese DIRECTIONS: Brown sausage in large skillet; drain well. Add spaghetti sauce and water; blend well. Simmer 5 minutes. In medium bowl, combine ricotta cheese, chives, oregano and egg; mix well. In bottom of ungreased 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish or lasagna pan, spread 1-1/2 cups of meat sauce; top with half of the noodles, half of the ricotta cheese mixture and half of the mozzarella cheese. Repeat with remaining noodles, ricotta cheese mixture and mozzarella cheese; top with remaining meat sauce. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Cover; refrigerate overnight. Heat oven to 350(F. Uncover baking dish. Bake 50 to 60 minutes or until noodles are tender and casserole is bubbly. Cover; let stand 15 minutes before serving. Makes 12 servings. Dietary Exchanges: 2 Starch choices, 2 Proteins, 2 Fat.

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