ABSOLUTE BEST EVER LASAGNA

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My family's favorite. This is a very meaty lasagna. We prefer it with cottage cheese, but you can easily substitute ricotta.

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 17

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

Steps:

  • 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.
  • Spray a 13 x 9" baking pan with cooking spray.
  • 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 375F for 30 to 40 minutes, or until cheese mixture is thoroughly melted.

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