You can't beat a cheesy, meat-filled, classic lasagna
| Yield | |
|---|---|
| Source | Mary Creusere, Judy Erickson |
| Prep time | 3 hours |
| 1 | Pound | ground beef |
| 1 | onion (chopped) | |
| 1 | Clove | garlic (pressed) |
| 1 | Can | tomatoes (whole (16 oz.)) |
| 1 | Can | tomato sauce (15 oz.) |
| 2 | Tablespoon | parsley flakes |
| 1 | Teaspoon | basil |
| Dash | salt & pepper | |
| 9 | lasagna noodles (uncooked) | |
| 1 | Carton | cottage cheese (16 oz.) |
| 1⁄4 | Cup | parmesan cheese |
| 1 1⁄2 | Tablespoon | parsley flakes |
| 1 1⁄2 | Teaspoon | salt |
| 1 1⁄2 | Teaspoon | oregano |
| 2 | Cup | mozzarella cheese (shredded) |
| 1⁄4 | Cup | parmesan cheese (grated) |
Brown ground beef, onion nad garlic in skillet, drain. Add chopped tomatoes (with liquid), tomato sauce, 2T parsley, basil, and 1/2 tsp. salt. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered until mixture is consistency of thick spaghetti sauce, about one hour. Cook noodles as directed on package. Reserve 1/2c of the sauce mixture. Mix cottage cheese, 1/4c of Parmesan, 1T. parsley, 1 1/2 tsp. of salt and the oregano. Layer 1/3 each of the noodles, remaining sauce, mozzarella and cottage cheese mixture in ungreased 9x13 pan. Repeat 2 times. Spoon reserved sauce onto top and sprinkle with 1/4c. Parmesan. Cook uncovered at 350° for 45 mintues. Let stand 45 minutes before cutting. Makes 8-10 servings.
AFter cooking, lasagna can be covered and frozen for up to 3 weeks. To serve, cook uncovered at 375° until bubbly, about 1 hour.
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