MAKE-AHEAD LASAGNA

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Looking for a classic Italian cuisine dinner? Then check out this cheesy beef lasagna casserole - a delicious meal.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 4h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 medium onion
1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons chopped fresh or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil leaves
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (10 3/4 oz) condensed tomato soup
1 can (6 oz) tomato paste
2 1/2 cups water
12 uncooked lasagna noodles
1 container (12 oz) small curd cottage cheese
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (8 oz)
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Peel and chop the onion to measure 1/2 cup.
  • In a 4-quart Dutch oven, cook the beef and onion over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is thoroughly cooked. Place a strainer or colander in a large bowl; line strainer with a double thickness of paper towels. Pour the beef mixture into the strainer to drain. Return beef mixture to Dutch oven; discard paper towels and any juices in the bowl.
  • Into the beef, stir the parsley, basil, sugar, seasoned salt, tomatoes (with liquid), soup, tomato paste and water. Heat to boiling over high heat, stirring occasionally. Once mixture is boiling, reduce heat just enough so mixture bubbles gently. Cook uncovered 20 minutes.
  • In an ungreased 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish, spread 2 cups of the sauce mixture. Top with 4 uncooked noodles. Spread half of the cottage cheese over noodles; spread with 2 cups sauce mixture. Sprinkle with 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese. Repeat with 4 noodles, remaining cottage cheese, 2 cups sauce mixture and remaining mozzarella cheese. Top with remaining noodles and sauce; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Cover with foil; refrigerate at least 2 hours but no longer than 24 hours.
  • Heat oven to 350°F. Bake covered 30 minutes. Remove foil; bake 30 to 40 minutes longer or until hot in center. Let stand 15 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 430, Carbohydrate 43 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 31 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1030 mg, Sugar 11 g, TransFat 1/2 g

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