Poor Man’s Lasagna

Poor Man's Lasagna
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Quicker, cheaper, and easier than the traditional version. Use what you like and/or use what you have on hand.
Servings
8
Servings
8
Poor Man's Lasagna
Print Recipe
Quicker, cheaper, and easier than the traditional version. Use what you like and/or use what you have on hand.
Servings
8
Servings
8
Ingredients
Servings:
Instructions
  1. Combine the ricotta, egg, garlic powder, parsley, Parmesan, and pepper. Mix and set aside
  2. Cook the pasta one minute less than the box recommends. Drain and set aside Heat the pasta meat sauce until steamy. Keep warm.
  3. Spray a rectangular glass baking dish with olive oil cooking spray. Spread on cup of the pasta sauce on the bottom of the dish. Layer the prepared ingredients as follows.
  4. Add one third of the pasta. Spoon one half of the ricotta mixture on top of the pasta. Top with one third of the cheese. Top with one cup of pasta sauce. Repeat the above layers one more time.
  5. Add the rest of the pasta to the dish. Top with the remaining pasta sauce. Sprinkle the rest of the cheese on top.
  6. Bake in a preheated 375 degree oven for about 30 minutes. the cheese should be melted and lightly browned and everything else should be bubbly.
  7. Remove from oven and allow to rest for 10 minutes before serving.
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Homemade Ricotta with Fresh Herbs

Homemade Ricotta with Fresh Herbs
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This creamy spread is wonderful on crostini and works well in savory recipes like Canneloni. This basic recipe has endless variations. Make it your own...
Prep Time
30 minutes
Prep Time
30 minutes
Homemade Ricotta with Fresh Herbs
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This creamy spread is wonderful on crostini and works well in savory recipes like Canneloni. This basic recipe has endless variations. Make it your own...
Prep Time
30 minutes
Prep Time
30 minutes
Ingredients
Servings: Approximately 2 Cups
Instructions
  1. Place ricotta in medium size bowl and add the ingredients of your choice. Stir gently to blend everything together.
  2. Store in a covered container in refrigerator for at least 2 hours. The longer it gets happy, the better it tastes.
  3. Serve with Bruchetta as part of a Crostini Bar Use in your favorite filled pasta recipe. Just eat it with a spoon. Any leftovers will keep in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
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