Ingredients

8

uncooked lasagna noodles

1 1/2

cups tomato pasta sauce

1

cup ricotta cheese

1

cup shredded Italian cheese blend or mozzarella cheese (4 oz)

Fresh basil leaves, if desired

Preparation

Cook and drain noodles as directed on package.

Meanwhile, in small saucepan, heat pasta sauce over medium-low heat until bubbly. In small microwavable bowl, microwave ricotta cheese uncovered on High 1 to 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated.

Cut each noodle in half. On each of 4 serving plates, place 1 half noodle; spread with a spoonful of ricotta cheese and a spoonful of pasta sauce, then sprinkle with Italian cheese. Repeat layers, using 3 more half noodles for each serving. Sprinkle with remaining Italian cheese. Garnish with basil.