ITALIAN CLASSIC LASAGNA

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Number Of Ingredients 20

NOODLES
6 uncooked lasagna noodles
MEAT SAUCE
1 pound ground beef
1/2 pound bulk Italian sausage
3/4 cup chopped onion
1 (28-ounce) can Italian plum tomato, undrained, cut up
1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
CHEESE MIXTURE
1 (15-ounce) container ricotta cheese
1 cup cottage cheese
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
16 ounces (4 cups) shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • 1. Cook lasagna noodles to desired doneness as directed on package. Drain place in cold water.2. Meanwhile, in large saucepan or Dutch oven, combine ground beef, sausage and onions cook over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes or until beef and sausage are thoroughly cooked, stirring frequently. Drain. Add all remaining meat sauce ingredients mix well. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low simmer 30 to 45 minutes or until very thick, stirring occasionally.3. In medium bowl, combine all cheese mixture ingredients except mozzarella cheese blend well.4. Heat oven to 350°F. Spread about 1/2 cup meat sauce over bottom of ungreased 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish. Top with 3 noodles, half of the ricotta cheese mixture, half of the remaining meat sauce and half of the mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers, ending with mozzarella cheese.5. Bake at 350°F. for 35 to 45 minutes or until bubbly. Cover let stand 10 to 15 minutes before serving.Nutrition Information Per Serving: Serving Size: 1/8 of Recipe * Calories: 590 * Calories from Fat: 290 * % Daily Value: Total Fat: 32 g 49% * Saturated Fat: 16 g 80% * Cholesterol: 160 mg 53% * Sodium: 1220 mg 51% * Total Carbohydrate: 28 g 9% * Dietary Fiber: 3 g 12% * Sugars: 6 g * Protein: 47 g * Vitamin A: 40% * Vitamin C: 30% * Calcium: 70% * Iron: 20% * Dietary Exchanges: 1 1/2 Starch, 1 Vegetable, 6 Medium-Fat Meat or 1 1/2 Carbohydrate, 1 Vegetable, 6 Medium-Fat Meat

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