classic lasagna

Cleburne, TX
Updated on Mar 16, 2011

Just about every cook has their own version of lasagna, I have several I use depending on if I'm freezing it or looking for something quick and easy, but this one is by far my family's favorite.

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yield 10 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 pound hot italian sausage
  • 1/2 cup onion, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 can 16-ounce can tomatoes, cut up
  • 1 can 8- ounce can tomato sauce
  • 1 can 6-ounce can tomato paste
  • 2 teaspoons dried basil, crushed
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 8 ounces lasagna noodles
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or cooking oil of your choice
  • 2 medium eggs
  • 2 1/2 cups cream-style cottage cheese
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup romano cheese
  • 2 tablespoons dried parsely flakes
  • 1 pound mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced
  • 1/8 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded

How To Make classic lasagna

  • Step 1
    Cook meat, onion, and garlic till meat is browned. Drain off fat. Stir in the undrained tomatoes and tonato sauce, paste, basil and salt.
  • Step 2
    Cover and simmer 15 minutes, stirring often. Meanwhile, cook noodles till tender in boiling salt water with oil added to water.
  • Step 3
    Drain; rinse noodles. Beat eggs; add cottage cheese, 1/4 cup parmesan and 1/4 cup of ramano, the parsely, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
  • Step 4
    Layer half of the noodles in a 13x9x2-inch baking dish; spread with half of the cottage cheese filling.
  • Step 5
    Add half of the mozzarella and cheddar cheese and half the meat sauce. Repeat layers. Sprinkle remaining Parmesan and romano cheese atop.
  • Step 6
    Bake at 375 degrees for 30-35 minutes or until heated through. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

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Category: Pasta
Culture: Italian

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