Easy Lasagna Casserole

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This one is always a hit around here. And it is much easier to get out of the pan too. A lot less mess when eating. Yummy.


Easy Lasagna Casserole

1 lb. ground beef or pork
1 tsp. minced onion
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 + 1/4 tsp. pepper, divided
1 lb. box bowtie pasta, cooked al dente and drained
3 c. + 1 c. (1 lb.) shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
1 24 oz. pkg. Ricotta cheese
2 eggs, beaten
1/3 c. grated Parmesan cheese
2 tbsp. dried parsley flakes
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1 26oz. can Hunts Roasted Garlic + Onion spaghetti sauce
(or use your own homemade sauce)

Cook meat and onion until meat is no longer pink; drain.
Sprinkle with salt and 1/4 tsp. pepper; set aside.
In a large bowl, combine pasta, 3 c. of the mozzarella
cheese, Ricotta cheese, eggs, Parmesan cheese, parsley,
garlic powder and 1/4 tsp. remaining pepper, stir gently.
Pour into greased 13x9x2" baking dish.
Top with the beef mixture and spaghetti sauce.
Cover and bake at 350 for 45 minutes.
Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella. Bake, uncovered, 15
minutes longer or until cheese is melted and just starting
to brown.
Serves 8.