Pasta Lasagna

Ingredients

• 0.5 pounds penne pasta
• 0.5 pounds lean ground beef
• 1 jar pasta sauce , 26 ounce
• 1 container ricotta cheese , 15 ounce
• 8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese , divided
• 0.25 cups grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 egg , beaten

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 2 1/2 quart baking dish.

2. 2

   Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.

3. 3

   In a large skillet over medium heat, cook beef until brown; drain. Stir in pasta sauce; remove from heat.

4. 4

   In a bowl, combine ricotta, 1 cup mozzarella, Parmesan and beaten egg. Stir until well combined.

5. 5

   In the prepared dish layer half the pasta, half the sauce and half the cheese mixture. Repeat. Top with remaining mozzarella.

6. 6

   Bake in preheated oven 34 to 40 minutes, until hot and bubbly.