INGREDIENTS

• 12 ounces bulk mild or hot Italian sausage
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 (24-ounce) jar red pasta sauce
• 3 cups uncooked mafalda pasta, (mini lasagna noodles)
• 1 3/4 cups water
• 1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
• 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

DIRECTIONS

1. In 12-inch skillet, cook sausage, onion and garlic over medium heat 5 to 7 minutes or until sausage is browned
2. Meanwhile, in medium bowl, stir together ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning. Dollop teaspoonfuls of cheese mixture over lasagna mixture