FAMILY FAVORITE LASAGNA

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This is my family's favorite lasagna. It is a recipe I got from a local mennonite cookbook and it is SUPERB! It has a homemade tomato sauce that is easy to whip up while the noodles are cooking. Try it... I hope you love it as much as we do!

Provided by Megan V

Categories     Meat

Time 1h

Yield 1 lasagna, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 lb ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion (sometimes I use slightly more)
3 cups tomato juice
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon marjoram
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/3 cup water
8 ounces lasagna noodles
2 cups cottage cheese
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (I have always used the mozzarella) or 2 cups swiss cheese (I have always used the mozzarella)
1 tablespoon parsley flakes (I substitute fresh parsley when I have it)
1/3 cup parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Brown ground beef and onion in large skillet, then drain.
  • Place beef and onion back into skillet.
  • Add tomato juice, brown sugar, vinegar, salt, oregano, marjoram, and garlic powder; cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cook lasagna noodles with 1 Tbsp oil according to the package directions.
  • Dissolve cornstarch in water and add to sauce, stirring until thickened.
  • In a greased 9x13 inch baking dish, layer noodles, meat sauce, cottage and mozzarella or swiss cheese, and parsley flakes.
  • Sprinkle parmesan cheese over the top.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 425.7, Fat 18.8, SaturatedFat 9.3, Cholesterol 72.2, Sodium 1174.7, Carbohydrate 33.8, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 8, Protein 29.5

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