Brown the meat. I brown each pound separately adding a tablespoon of Italian seasoning each batch.

While you are browning the meat bring a large stockpot of water to a boil. Add salt to taste and 2 tablespoons olive oil to help reduce sticking.

Sauce should be simmering and water boiling. When water reaches a boil add pasta sheets one sheet at a time. Continue boiling for 10 minutes. When you add the pasta to the water turn off heat on sauce.

When pasta is finished cooking drain and immediately rinse with cold water.

Continue that order...noodles/sauce/cheese for 4 layers. I press down on the noodles as I place them.