Grandma


 * What you need:**

16 pieces (about 16 oz.) lasagna noodles, uncooked 1 pound ground beef 1 jar (about 28 oz.) spaghetti sauce 1/2 cup water 16 ounces ricotta cheese 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 2 eggs 2 teaspoons chopped oregano 2 teaspoons chopped basil 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper


 * Directions:**

1. In large skillet, brown meat; drain. 2. Stir in spaghetti sauce and water; simmer 10 minutes. 3. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Lay flat on foil to cool. 4. Heat oven to 350°F. 5. In large bowl, stir together ricotta cheese, 1-1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, eggs, oregano, basil, garlic, salt and pepper. 6. Spread about 1/3 cup meat sauce on bottom of 13 x 9 glass baking dish. Arrange 4 pasta pieces lengthwise over sauce, overlapping edges. Spread one-third cheese mixture over pasta; spread with about 3/4 cup meat sauce. 7. Repeat layers, beginning and ending with pasta. Top with remaining meat sauce; sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese and additional Parmesan cheese, if desired. 8. Cover with foil. Bake 45 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Remove foil; bake about 10 minutes longer, or until lightly browned. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.