Easy Lazy Lasagna

• 3 3 cups rotini pasta or 3 cups other large pasta
• 12 ounces lean ground beef
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 cup grated carrot
• 1 (24 ounce) jar prepared pasta sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning (oregano or basil)
• 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper flakes (optional)
• 1 (17 ounce) container light ricotta cheese
• 1 egg
• 1 cup grated part-skim mozzarella cheese
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

1. In a large pot of boiling water, cook pasta until tender but firm; drain.
2. In a large skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat until browned. Add onions and carrots; cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in pasta sauce and Italian seasoning (oregano or basil). Remove from heat and set aside.
3. In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg and 1/2 cup of the mozzarella cheese. Set aside.
4. To Assemble: Spread half of the meat mixture on bottom of greased 13x9-inch baking dish. Top with all of the pasta. Spread all of the cheese mixture over pasta. Top with remaining meat mixture. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese.
5. Bake in preheated oven, uncovered for 35 to 45 minutes or until bubbling.
6. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

rotini pasta, lean ground beef, onion, carrot, pasta sauce, italian seasoning, hot pepper, ricotta cheese, egg, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/easy-lazy-lasagna-137126 (may not work)