LASAGNA - THE BEST I'VE EVER TASTED

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This Lasagna is uotstanding. It was a recipe from my mother which we have been using for 35 years or more. Everyone loves it. I often make 10 pans at a time to serve to a large group or to freeze.

Provided by Benson Cinnamon

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h30m

Yield 1 pan, 8-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 lb lasagna noodle
2 tablespoons oil
2 garlic cloves (minced)
1 medium onion (chopped)
1 lb ground beef
1 tablespoon dry parsley flakes
1 teaspoon oregano
2 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon basil
13 ounces tomato paste
1 1/2 cups crushed tomatoes
2 eggs (beaten)
1 pint dry curd cottage cheese
1/4 lb parmesan cheese (grated)
1/2 lb mozzarella cheese (sliced)

Steps:

  • Cook noodles in salted water, 15 minutes - drain.
  • Heat oil, cook garlic and onion, add beef and seasonings, sauté until well browned, add tomato paste and tomatoes, simmer 5 minutes. Set aside.
  • Blend eggs with cottage cheese in the food processor, add parmesan cheese, blend until smooth.
  • Put half of meat sauce in bottom of a lasagna pan, put half of the noodles on top, then the cottage cheese mixture, then the rest of the noodles, then the rest of the meat sauce.
  • Bake at 350 degrees (325 in convection oven) for approx ½ to 3/4 of an hour or until browned and bubbly.
  • After 20 to 30 minutes, cover with sliced (I prefer grated) mozarella cheese and return to oven.

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