Cheeseburger Lasagna

INGREDIENTS

• 1.5 lbs ground beef
• 3 Tbsp instant minced onion
• 1 can (15-oz) tomato sauce
• 1.5 c water
• 1/2 c ketchup
• 1 Tbsp yellow mustard
• 1 egg
• 1 15-oz container ricotta
• 2 c shredded cheddar-American blend
• 12 oven-ready lasagna noodles
• 1 c shredded cheddar
• 1 c shredded lettuce
• 1 tomato, sliced (optional)
• dill pickle slices (optional)

PREPARATION

1. Spray 13" x 9" pan with cooking spray
2. In mondo skillet, cook beef and onion till beef is brown; drain.
3. Stir in tomato sauce, water, ketchup, and mustard.
4. Simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Meanwhile, in medium bowl, beat egg with fork or whisk.
6. Stir in the ricotta and cheese blend.
7. Put 1 c meat mixture in bottom of prepared pan.
8. Top with 4 noodles; spread with 1/2 the cheese mixture, then 1.5 c beef mixture.
9. Repeat layers.
10. Top with 4 noodles, remaining beef mixture and cheddar cheese.
11. Cover with foil. Refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.
12. Heat oven to 375.
13. Bake lasagna, covered, 45 minutes; uncover and bake 25-35 minutes longer or until bubbly.
14. Remove from oven; cover with foil and let stand 5-10 minutes before cutting.
15. Just before serving, top with lettuce, tomato, and pickle, if using.

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-- JMag Guthrie - 2016-06-01