Emeril's 1-2-3 Lasagna (Lasagne) for Kids

• ricotta cheese↗15 ounces
• large eggs↗2
• parmesan cheese, grated↗1 cup
• mozzarella cheese, grated↗4 cups
• spices (it calls for Baby Bam)1 teaspoon
• salt↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• dried parsley↗2 teaspoons
• dried basil↗1 teaspoon
• black pepper↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• homemade pasta sauce (it calls for Recipe #220831) or 5 cups store-bought pasta sauce↗5 cups
• lasagna noodles, uncooked↗12

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Make sure the oven rack is in the center position and preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, using a large wooden spoon, stir together the ricotta cheese, eggs, 1/2 cup of the grated Parmesan cheese, 1/2 cup of the grated mozzarella cheese, the Baby Bam, salt, parsley, basil, and pepper until thoroughly combined.

3. 3

   Spread 1 cup of the Best Basic Red Sauce in the bottom of a 3-quart casserole dish. Lay 3 lasagna noodles lengthwise in the dish. The noodles should not overlap or touch one another.

4. 4

   Spoon 3/4 cup of the ricotta mixture over the noodles and spread it evenly with a spatula. Sprinkle 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese evenly over the ricotta. Repeat with the remaining ingredients, for a total of 4 layers of noodles. Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of mozzarella cheese over the top layer of tomato sauce. Top with the remaining 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese .

5. 5

   Cover the casserole tightly with aluminum foil.

6. 6

   Bake, covered, for 1 hour .

7. 7

   Using oven mitts or pot holders, remove the casserole from the oven and discard the aluminum foil. Return the dish to the oven and bake, uncovered, for 10 minutes.

8. 8

   Using the mitts or pot holders, remove the casserole and let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.