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Cook and drain lasagna noodles according to package instructions. Drain and place in cold water.
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While you are cooking the noodles, spray a 13x9 glass baking dish with cooking spray. In a medium bowl, mix together egg, ricotta cheese, and 1/2 teaspoon basil until combined. Place in fridge until ready to use.
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In a skillet, cook ground meat and garlic on medium high until cooked throughout. Drain any excess juice from meat. Stir in the sauce, cayenne pepper and 1 teaspoon basil. Heat until it starts to boil, then remove from heat.
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Preheat over to 350 degrees. Drain the noodles from the water.
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Spread 3/4 cup sauce mixture on the bottom of glass dish.
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Layer in the following way: 3 noodles, 1 1/2 cups sauce mixture, Half of the ricotta mixture, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, 3 noodles, 1 1/2 cups sauce mixture, Remaining ricotta mixture, 3 noodles, Remaining sauce, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese
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Pull a piece of foil out big enough to cover the dish and spray with cooking spray. Cover dish with foil, spray side down.
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Bake for 45 minutes.
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Remove foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until bubbly.
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Let stand 10-15 minutes before you serve.