Lisa’s Lasagna

Ingredients

• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
• 2 1/4 cups water
• 1 pint part-skim ricotta cheese
• 1 egg
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 8 lasagne noodles, cooked and drained

Directions

Brown meat with onions and bell peppers, and season to taste. Add tomato paste and water. Let simmer.

In a mixing bowl, mix ricotta cheese with beaten egg. Set aside.

Preheat oven to 370 degrees F (190 degrees C). Butter a 9 x 13 inch baking dish.

Begin layering all ingredients beginning with a few spoonfuls of tomato sauce. Follow with noodles, then ricotta mixture, and shredded mozzarella. Repeat until dish is filled.

Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) about 35 to 45 minutes, until bubbly. Let cool a couple of minutes before cutting.