PETITE LASAGNA FOR 2 OR 3

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350ºF.
• Spray medium nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Add ground beef, onion, and bell pepper (if using).
• Cook and stir until browned; drain. Reduce heat to low; stir in mushrooms and spaghetti sauce. Simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• In a small bowl, combine ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, parsley and egg; mix well.
• Cut 1 of the lasagna noodles in half lengthwise.
• Spread 1/4 cup meat mixture in bottom of ungreased 9*5-inch (2 quart) loaf baking dish.
• Top with 1 1/2 lasagna noodles, 1/2 the ricotta mixture, 1/2 the remaining meat mixture and 1/2 the mozzarella cheese.
• Repeat layers, starting with noodles and ending with mozzarella cheese.
• Bake at 350ºF for 30 to 35 minutes or until thoroughtly heated and bubbly.