Combine the ricotta, egg, garlic powder, parsley, Parmesan, and pepper. Mix and set aside
Cook the pasta one minute less than the box recommends.
Drain and set aside
Heat the pasta meat sauce until steamy. Keep warm.
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.
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.
Add the rest of the pasta to the dish.
Top with the remaining pasta sauce.
Sprinkle the rest of the cheese on top.
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.
Remove from oven and allow to rest for 10 minutes before serving.