Mac & Cheese Lasagna

Ingredients

• 1 (5 lb.) bag Mrs. Gerry's Premium Macaroni & Cheese, heated according to package directions

• 1/2 lb. ground beef, browned, crumbled and drained

• Salt and pepper to taste

• 1 (24 oz.) jar Prego Traditional Italian Sauce

• 1 (8 oz.) pkg. shredded Mozzarella cheese

• 1 (8 oz.) pkg. shredded Provolone cheese

• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

• Additional warm Prego Traditional Italian Sauce, optional

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F. In a large saucepan, brown ground beef. Season with salt and pepper; drain. Add Italian sauce and heat gently. Generously spray a deep 9x13 inch lasagna pan (or a 4 inch foodservice half pan) with cooking spray. Layer ingredients in this order: half of Macaroni & Cheese, half of each of the cheeses, and half of the meat sauce. Repeat layers. Bake uncovered one hour or until center is 165° to 180°F. Serve immediately or maintain at 165° to 180°F.