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Ingredients
- I tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 jar marinara sauce
- 1 pound part-skim ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- 1 egg
- kosher salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
- 1 package no-boil lasagna noodles
- 2 tablespoons water
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