Ingredients
1 lb ground hamburger meat
1 jar Apastioli Classic Italian Red Sauce
9–12 lasagna noodles
15 oz ricotta cheese
1 egg

2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tbsp olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional: Italian seasoning or dried parsley
Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Cook lasagna noodles according to package directions, drain, and set aside.
2. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Brown the hamburger meat, season with salt and pepper, and drain excess fat. Stir in the sauce and simmer for 5 minutes.
3. In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, egg, and half of the Parmesan until combined.
4. In a baking dish, spread a thin layer of meat sauce on the bottom. Add a layer of noodles, ricotta mixture, meat sauce, and mozzarella. Repeat layers until ingredients are used, finishing with sauce and remaining mozzarella and Parmesan on top.
5. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 10–15 minutes until bubbly and lightly browned.
6. Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving. 🍽️

Ingredients
1 lb ziti pasta
1 jar (24 oz) Apastioli Classic Italian Red Sauce
1 lb ground beef or Italian sausage (optional)
1 tsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
1 tsp Italian seasoning (optional)
1½ cups ricotta cheese
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Fresh basil or parsley (optional, for garnish)

Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 9x13 baking dish.
Cook ziti in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Brown meat (optional): Heat olive oil in a skillet, add ground beef or sausage, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
Combine sauce: Add Apastioli Classic Italian Red Sauce to the meat (or warm sauce alone if skipping meat). Simmer 5 minutes.

Assemble: In a large bowl, mix cooked ziti with sauce and ricotta. Transfer to baking dish.
Top with cheese: Sprinkle mozzarella evenly over the top, then finish with Parmesan.

Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, until bubbly and lightly golden.
Rest & serve: Let sit 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh basil or parsley if desired.
Tip

Serve with garlic bread and a simple salad for a complete, comforting meal.