Heat oven to 375’F (190’C). In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook beef with salt and pepper for 4 to 6 minutes. Remove beef from heat and drain. Stir in pasta sauce and water. In a bowl, stir together ricotta cheese, egg, basil and oregano.

Spread 1 cup (250 ml) meat sauce in the bottom of a 13 x 9 inch (3.5 L) greased baking dish.

Place 4 pieces of uncooked noodles 2 x 2 over sauce; pieces should not overlap.

Spread half of the ricotta mixture (about 1 cup/250 ml) evenly over the noodles. Spread 1 cup (250 ml) of meat sauce evenly over the ricotta mixture to cover the noodles; sprinkle with 1 cup (250 ml) of mozzarella cheese.

Repeat steps 2 and 3, then 1Dp with remaining noodles and meat sauce; sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.

Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake for 10 minutes more. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting.