Lasagna Recipe

•     8 ounces lasagna noodles
•     1 pound lean ground beef
•     Or Substitute with Morning Star Meal Starters
•     1/2 cup chopped onion/or TB spoon Spice Classics chopped onions
•     8 ounces mushrooms, optional
•     1 jar (about 16 ounces) spaghetti sauce, your favorite
•     1 teaspoon garlic powder
•     1/2 teaspoon salt
•     1 teaspoon oregano,
•     1/2 teaspoon basil,
•     1 teaspoon chives
•     1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese
•     1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
•     3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
•     1 cup Mozzarella Cheese




Cook lasagna noodles according to package directions; drain and set aside. In a large skillet, brown beef/or Morning Star Meal Starters, onion, and mushrooms; drain well. Stir in spaghetti sauce, garlic powder, salt, oregano, chives, and basil. In a 2-quart buttered baking dish (about 11x7x2-inches), layer 1/3 of the lasagna noodles, 1/3 of the sauce and 1/3 of the ricotta cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, Mozzarella cheese, and Parmesan cheeses. Repeat layers twice. Decorate on top by sprinkling chives or parsley. Bake lasagna at 350° for 30 minutes, or until thoroughly heated and bubbly. Let stand for 8 to 10 minutes before cutting and serving. Serves 6 to 8.