Ingredients:
1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
1/2 lb Italian sausage
1 large onions, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon salt ( or to taste)
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried basil
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans whole tomatoes, undrained and chopped
2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
24 ounces cottage cheese or 24 ounces ricotta cheese
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons parsley
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 lb mozzarella cheese, divided
12 -15 lasagna noodles
Directions:
Brown ground beef, Italian sausage, onion and garlic.
Add salt and next 5 ingredients; stirring until well mixed.
Simmer 1 hour.
Cook lasagna noodles according to package directions; drain and set aside.
Combine cottage cheese, eggs, pepper, 2 tablespoons parsley, Parmesan cheese and 1/2 of mozzarella cheese; In a lasagna pan, layer noodles, meat sauce, and cheese mixture; repeat.
Top off with layer of noodles; sprinkle evenly with remaining mozzarella cheese.
Bake at 375 degrees for 30 to 40 minutes, or until cheese mixture is thoroughly melted.
Servings: 10-12
Time preparation: 90 min.
Time total: 130 min.