luscious lasagna- connie's

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Orlando, FL
Updated on Apr 25, 2014

This recipe has been in my family for many, many moons! I do not know the origin but I'm glad we have it. Easy to make and delicious! Enjoy!

prep time 10 Min
cook time 1 Hr 20 Min
method Bake
yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground chuck
  • 1/4 pound ground lean pork
  • 1 can whole tomatoes, 28 oz.
  • 1 can tomato paste, 12 oz.
  • 2 teaspoons garlic salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons oregano leaves
  • 1 teaspoon basil leaves
  • 2 cups creamed cottage cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 3 packages shredded mozzarella cheese (4 oz each)
  • 12 ounces lasagna noodles, no cook ones
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

How To Make luscious lasagna- connie's

  • Step 1
    In a large Dutch oven or large skillet, cook and stir meats until brown.
  • Step 2
    Drain off fat.
  • Step 3
    Add tomatoes; break up with a fork.
  • Step 4
    Stir in tomato paste, garlic salt, oregano and basil.
  • Step 5
    Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered 20 minutes or until mixture is consistency of spaghetti sauce.
  • Step 6
    Heat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Step 7
    In a medium bowl, stir together cottage cheese and 1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese.
  • Step 8
    Set aside 1 cup of meat sauce and 1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese.
  • Step 9
    In ungreased baking pan,m 13x9x2 inches, alternate layers of 1/3 each noodles, remaining meat sauce, remaining mozzarella cheese and cottage cheese mixture.
  • Step 10
    Spread reserved meat sauce over top; sprinkle with 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese.
  • Step 11
    Sprinkle reserved mozzarella cheese across lasagna.
  • Step 12
    Bake uncovered 45 minutes. Let stand 15 minutes before cutting into 3 inch squares.
  • Step 13
    Enjoy!

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