"This traditional lasagna is a real crowd-pleaser. With ground beef, Italian sausage, a from-scratch tomato sauce and a rich cheese sauce, it's hearty and delicious. I get lots of compliments when I put together and share this wonderful dish.â??Donna Patterson, Davenport, Iowa..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
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8 ounces mild or hot Italian sausage
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1 can (15 ounces) tomato puree
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2 cans (6 ounces each) tomato paste
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3 tablespoons dried parsley flakes, divided
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2 tablespoons sugar
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1 tablespoon dried basil
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1-1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
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1 garlic clove, minced
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2 eggs, lightly beaten
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3 cups (24 ounces) cream-style cottage cheese
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1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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1/2 teaspoon pepper
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9 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained
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4 cups (16 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese