Emeril'S 1-2-3 Lasagna (Lasagne) For Kids - cooking recipe
Ingredients
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15 ounces ricotta cheese
2 large eggs
1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
4 cups mozzarella cheese, grated
1 teaspoon spices (it calls for Baby Bam)
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons dried parsley
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
5 cups homemade pasta sauce (it calls for Recipe #220831) or 5 cups store-bought pasta sauce
12 lasagna noodles, uncooked
Preparation
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Make sure the oven rack is in the center position and preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
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.
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.
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 .
Cover the casserole tightly with aluminum foil.
Bake, covered, for 1 hour .
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.
Using the mitts or pot holders, remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.
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