Beefy Lasagna

Beefy Lasagna


1 (8 ounce) package lasagna noodles

1 lb ground beef

1 med onion, chopped

1/2 red or green bell pepper, chopped

6 mushrooms, chopped

1 clove garlic, minced

1 (15 ounce) can Manwich

1/2 cup water

1/2 teaspoon basil

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

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2 cups ricotta

1/4 cup Romano (or Parmesan)

1 egg, slightly beaten

1 tablespoon parsley

1/2 teaspoon oregano

2 cups Mozzarella cheese, divided



Brown beef in a little olive oil along with onion, bell pepper and mushrooms and cook, stir often, until beef is browned... stir in garlic

Stir in Manwich, water, basil, salt and pepper; simmer for 20 minutes


Meanwhile boil and drain lasagna noodles

Mix Ricotta, Romano, egg, parsley, oregano and half of Mozzarella

Put approximately a 1/2 cup of meat sauce in the bottom of your baking dish before starting your layers..

Place half of noodles in baking dish

Top with half of cheese mixture

Then layer half of meat mixture

Repeat layers



Cover with foil and Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes

Top with remaining Mozzarella and return to oven

Bake for an additional 10 minutes or until cheese is melted


Let stand 10 minutes before serving...





Made this a couple of times over the past year and it is very yummy and fairly simple to make :)