Classic Lasagna

Recipe

• 1 pound bulk Italian sausage
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 (26 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
• 1 (15 ounce) carton ricotta cheese
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded and divided
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
• 6 lasagna noodles (uncooked)
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded and divided

Preheat oven to 375°F. In a skillet, cook sausage and onion over medium-high heat until sausage is browned; drain well.

Spread 2 tablespoons spaghetti sauce over bottom of a 2-quart oblong baking dish. Stir remaining sauce into meat mixture; set aside. Combine ricotta cheese, egg, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese and garlic salt; blend well. Place 3 lasagna noodles over sauce in dish. Spread half of ricotta mixture, half of meat sauce mixture and half of mozzarella cheese over noodles. Repeat layers of noodles, ricotta mixture and sauce. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese. Cover and bake for 55 minutes. Uncover, sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese, and continue baking for 10 minutes or until cheese is melted. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Wine Pairing: Bear Flag Smooth Red Blend