Lasagna Casserole (Quick Cooking)

1 lb. ground round, bulk sausage or a combination of the two
1/4 c. chopped onion
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 lb. medium shell pasta, cooked and drained
1 lb. shredded mozzarella cheese
24 oz. ricotta cheese
2 eggs, beaten
1/3 c. grated Romano cheese
2 T. parsley
26 oz. spaghetti sauce

Brown meat and onion, drian. Sprinkle with salt and pepper; set aside.

Combine pasta, 3 c. mozzarella cheese, ricotta cheese, eggs and Romano cheese, parsley and pepper. Pour into a greased 9x13 baking pan. Top with meat mixture and spaghetti sauce.

Cover and bake at 345F for 45 min. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, 15 minutes longer or until cheese is melted and browned. Let stand 10 min. before serving.

YIELD: 9-12 servings