Italian Casserole Bake
by: Mary
Serves: 16
Carbohydrates Per Serving: 7
INGREDIENTS:
Large lasagna type pan, at least 12″ W X 18″ L
4 lbs Ground Chuck, browned
2 lbs Mozzarella cheese,shredded
4 C Ricotta cheese
2 C Parmesan cheese, grated
2 Large eggs
1 T Fresh garlic
1 T Basil leaves, dried
1 T Oregano leaves, dried
4 Medium tomatoes, sliced
Pam cooking spray
DIRECTIONS:
Brown ground beef until no longer pink. Line bottom of lasagna type pan with cooked beef.
Blend ricotta cheese, parmesan cheese, garlic, oregano, basil, and eggs with electric mixer until well blended.
Slice tomatoes and season with salt and pepper. Place tomatoes on top of ground beef.
Spread ricotta cheese mixture on top of tomatoes.
Top the casserole with the mozzarella cheese.
Bake casserole at 350 degrees until hot and bubbly and cheese on top is golden. NOTE: Original recipe has 40 minutes for baking time. Your Mileage May Vary! 
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
You can use tomato sauce or sugar free spaghetti sauce in place of the tomatoes or omit the tomato entirely. Serve with a green salad.
