Mom's Lasagna

1 12 oz. package oven ready lasagna

2 15 oz. containers ricotta cheese

2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided

1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese, divided

2 eggs, slightly beaten

1 tsp. dried basil

2 27 oz. jars spaghetti sauce

1 cup water

1 lb. lean ground beef, cooked and drained

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2. In medium bowl, combine ricotta, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, eggs and basil. Mix well.

3. In another medium bowl, combine spaghetti sauce, water and browned meat. Mix well.

4. In 9x13 pan, spread 1 1/2 cups of meat sauce. Place 1/3 of the lasagna over sauce. Spread 1/2 of the cheese mixture over lasagna; top with 1/2 of meat sauce.

5. Repeat layering once. Top with remaining lasagna, then sauce. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and parmesan cheese.

6. Cover the lasagna tightly with foil. Bake 45 to 50 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes sealed in the foil before serving.