Flicks and Food

My Favorite Lasagna

Posted on 07. Dec, 2010 by Johnnie in Meat and Poultry, Pasta, Recipes, Uncategorized

10-12 Servings

Ingredients:

1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef

1/2 lb Italian sausage

1 large onion, chopped

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)

1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes

1 tablespoon dried oregano

1 tablespoon dried basil

2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans whole tomatoes, undrained and chopped

2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste

24 ounces cottage cheese or 24 ounces ricotta cheese

2 eggs, beaten

1/2 teaspoon pepper

2 tablespoons parsley

1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

1 lb mozzarella cheese, divided

12 -15 lasagna noodles

Directions:  Prep Time: 1 1/2 hrs  Total Time: 2 1/4 hrs

Brown ground beef, Italian sausage, onion and garlic.

Add salt and next 5 ingredients; stirring until well mixed.

Simmer 1 hour.

Cook lasagna noodles according to package directions; drain and set aside.

Combine cottage cheese, eggs, pepper, 2 tablespoons parsley, Parmesan cheese and 1/2 of mozzarella cheese; In a lasagna pan, layer noodles, meat sauce, and cheese mixture; repeat.

Top off with layer of noodles; sprinkle evenly with remaining mozzarella cheese.

Bake at 375 degrees for 30 to 40 minutes, or until cheese mixture is thoroughly melted.

Tags: casseroles, Italian Food, lasagna, Pasta