Sunday, April 19, 2009

Lasagna Toss

2 c. rainbow twirls
1 lb. ground beef
1/2 c. chopped onion
1/8 tsp. dry minced garlic
grated Parmesan cheese
1 can (26.5 oz) spaghetti sauce
1 c. Ricotta or cottage cheese
1 tsp. dried parsley
2 c. (8 oz) shredded mozzarella cheese

Cook twirls 3 minutes according to package directions. Brown ground beef with onions and garlic; drain. Add sauce and simmer 10 minutes. Remove 1 cup meat sauce and set aside. Stir cooked twirls into remaining sauce. Place 1/2 twirl mixture in 2 quart casserole. Combine Ricotta cheese with parsley; evenly spread on top of twirl mixture. Sprinkle with 1 cup mozzarella cheese. Place remaining twirl mixture on top of cheese; cover with reserved meat sauce and remaining mozzarella. Sprinkle with Parmesan if desired. Bake, covered, at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

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