Easy - Cucina Italia Lasagna Verde

CUCINA ITALIA

Lasagna Verde

1 jar Cucina Italia Zucchini Verde Salsa Italiana

2 Tbs. Olive Oil
4 Celery Ribs Diced
2 Large Carrots Diced
1 Medium Onion Diced
1 lb. ground Chicken or Veal

1 (15 oz.) container Ricotta
1 egg, beaten
8 oz. shredded Mozzarella cheese
1/3 c. water
1/4 c. Parmesan cheese
1 tbsp. parsley flakes
Dash nutmeg
Salt & pepper to taste

1 Package No Boil Lasagna

1/2 c. Parmesan cheese

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Heat olive oil in saucepan over medium-high heat and cook carrots, onions and celery until caramelized(about 7-10 minutes.) Add ground chicken or veal and cook until browned well.

In a large bowl mix together Ricotta cheese, beaten egg, Mozzarella cheese, 1/3 cup water, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, parsley flakes and nutmeg. Add salt and pepper if desired.

Layer as follows:

1. ¼ of the sauce and ½ meat mixture, lasagna strips, 1/2 cheese mixture

2. ¼ of the sauce and ½ of the meat mixture, lasagna strips, rest of cheese mixture

3. Lasagna strips, remaining sauce

4. Top with 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese or lots of grated Mozzarella

Bake at 375 degrees, covered with aluminum foil for 40 minutes. Remove foil and bake for 15 more minutes. IMPORTANT: Let stand for 5 to 10 minutes before cutting.

Serves 6-8.