YUMMY HOMEMADE LASAGNA

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Provided by Victorya Richard

Categories Beef

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 Tbsp olive oil, plus extra for the pan
1 lb ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 can(s) (14.5 oz) stewed tomatoes, chopped
1 can(s) (8 oz) tomato sauce
1 can(s) (6 oz) tomato paste
1 box (8 oz) no boil lasagna noodles
2 large eggs
2 c cottage cheese
1/2 c grated parmesan
2 tsp freshly chopped parsley
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp seasoning salt (i use tony chaceres cajun seasoning)
1 (8 oz) bag shredded mozzarella cheese
1 (8 oz) bag shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly oil the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
2. In a large saute pan, over medium-high heat, add 1 tablespoon olive oil and saute meat, onion and garlic until meat is browned, breaking up meat with a wooden spoon or spatula. Drain pan of fat and add stewed tomatoes, tomato sauce and tomato paste. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, then mix in cottage cheese, 1/2 cup Parmesan, parsley, salt, pepper and seasoning salt.
4. Spread a little of the meat sauce in the bottom of the prepared pan. Lay half the noodles in the bottom of the baking dish, overlapping by 1/2 inch. Spread half the egg and cottage cheese mixture evenly on top. Sprinkle half the mozzarella and cheddar evenly over the cottage cheese mixture. Pour half the meat sauce on top. Repeat layering in same order. Sprinkle 1/4 cup Parmesan on top.
5. Bake in center of oven 35 minutes until sauce is bubbling around the edges. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.