Layered Mini Lasagne Casserole

• lb lean ground beef↗1 lb
• chopped onion1⁄2 cup
• jar spaghetti sauce↗28 ounces
• mafalda pasta, uncooked↗12 ounces
• ricotta cheese↗2 lbs
• chopped fresh parsley1⁄4 cup
• ground black pepper↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• salt↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• shredded mozzarella cheese2 cups
• grated parmesan cheese

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Heat oven to 375 degrees.

2. 2

   In large skillet, cook meat and onion until meat browns; drain.

3. 3

   Stir in spaghetti sauce; heat to boiling.

4. 4

   Reduce heat to low; simmer 5 minutes.

5. 5

   Meanwhile cook pasta according to package directions; drain.

6. 6

   In large bowl stir together ricotta cheese, egg, parsley, pepper, and salt.

7. 7

   In 9x13x2 inch baking dish, spread 1 cup meat sauce.

8. 8

   Evenly layer one-half pasta over sauce.

9. 9

   Spread ricotta mixture over pasta; sprinkle with 1 cup mozzarella cheese.

10. 10

    Repeat layers of meat sauce and pasta.

11. 11

    Spread remaining meat sauce over pasta, covering pasta completely; sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese.

12. 12

    Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

13. 13

    Cover with foil.

14. 14

    Bake 30 minutes.

15. 15

    Remove foil; bake 5 more minutes or until hot and bubbly.