Our Favorite Lasagna

1 lb. ground beef or sausage
2 1/2 C. mozzarella cheese, shredded and divided
1 container ricotta cheese
1/2 C. Parmesan cheese, grated, divided
1/4 C. parsley, chopped
1 egg, lightly beaten
26 oz. spaghetti sauce
1 C. water
12 lasagna noodles, uncooked

Brown meat in a skillet. Mix 1 1/4 c. ricotta, mozzarella cheese, 1/4 c. Parmesan cheese, parsley and egg until well blended. Set aside. Drain meat then add spaghetti sauce to skillet with meat. Pour water into empty jar, shake well, add to skillet. Spread 1 c. meat sauce into bottom of 9x13 pan, top with layer of 3 uncooked lasagna noodles. Spread 1/3 of the ricotta mixture and 1 c. of the meat sauce over layer of noodles. Repeat layers two more times. Top with remaining 3 noodles and remaining meat sauce. Sprinkle with remaining 1 1/4 c. mozzarella cheese and 1/4 c. Parmesan cheese. Cover lightly with greased foil. Bake 45 minutes at 350 degrees. Remove foil, bake 15 more minutes. Let stand 15 minutes before cutting to serve.

Submitted by: Jane