For ricotta filling mix cheeses, herbs, and egg together in bowl, set aside

brown meat, drain

add sauce, chopped garlic, and herbs to meat

simmer for 15 minutes

place 3 noodles in pan,

spread 2/3 cups ricotta mixture evenly over noodles

spread 3/4 cup of sauce mixture over ricotta

sprinkle 1 cup of mozzarella over sauce

repeat steps 6thru 10 until all ingredients are used up ending with mozzarella

cover with foil, bake for 30 minutes

remove foil, bake additional 10 minutes until hot and bubbly

let stand 10 minutes before cutting

FOR MICROWAVE :

using microwave safe dish repeat as directed above, except omit top layer cheese

cover with plastic wrap

microwave on high 10 to 15 minutes

remove plastic wrap, add top layer cheese

microwave on high 3 to 5 minutes until bubbly

serve and enjoy.

NOTE:

an equivalent measure of meat and /or cheese substitute may be used for a vegetarian dish.