Potatoes Like Lasagna

As much as I love pasta, sometimes I feel pasta’d out. That doesn’t happen often, I must admit, but when it does, this dish soothes my pasta overload. This has a flavor similar to that of lasagna, but the texture is softer because of the potatoes.

Serves 4

• 2 large potatoes, peeled and sliced lengthwise
• 2 cups My Marinara
• 2 large eggs
• 15 ounces ricotta cheese
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 pound mozzarella

Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease and flour a 13 x 9 inch baking dish. Place a layer of potato slices on the bottom of the dish. Place a layer of potato slices on the bottom of the dish and cover it with approximately 1/4 cup of sauce. In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs wit the ricotta and and Parmesan cheeses and salt and pepper. Pour about half of the cheese mixture on top of the potatoes and sauce and place a layer of mozzarella on top of that. Continue layering the potatoes, sauce, cheese mixture, and mozzarella until all the ingredients are used up – you should end with a top layer of mozzarella cheese. Bake for about 45 to 50 minutes. The bottom layer of potatoes will be soft and the top layer will e a bit firmer. If you prefer a softer top layer, bake an additional 15 to 20 minutes, or cover during the initial baking, uncovering the last 10 minutes to brown the top.