lasagna

Name: Lasagna
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 4 h
Yield: 12
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: ## FOR THE MEAT SAUCE; 1 can(s) (28 oz) crushed tomatoes; 3 can(s) (6 oz) tomato paste; 1 can(s) (16 oz) tomato sauce; 2-3 cup(s) hot water; 1 tablespoon(s) italian seasoning; 1 teaspoon(s) dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon(s) dried basil; 1/4-1/2 teaspoon(s) crushed red pepper flakes; 1/8 teaspoon(s) black pepper; 1 teaspoon(s) salt; 1 1/2 pound(s) lean ground beef; 1 1/2 pound(s) ground italian sausage; 1 large onion, diced; 2-3 clove(s) garlic, minced; 1 large green bell pepper, diced; 1 package(s) oven-ready lasagna noodles; ## FOR THE CHEESE MIXTURE; 24 ounce(s) cottage cheese; 1 pound(s) mozzarella cheese, grated; 1 tablespoon(s) dried parsley

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Judy Garcia

Gunnison, UT

Updated on Oct 13, 2021

I have used this recipe for my spaghetti since I got married 52 years ago. I have made it so many times that the recipe card is ragged and barely readable. My family loves it. The cook time I have given includes the time necessary to make the sauce from scratch; however, if you use bottled marinara sauce along with the meats and vegetables, you can cut about 3 hours out of the time.

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Lasagna with a green salad and garlic bread

prep time 1 Hr

cook time 4 Hr

method Bake

yield 12 serving(s)

Ingredients

FOR THE MEAT SAUCE
1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
3 cans (6 oz) tomato paste
1 can (16 oz) tomato sauce
2-3 cups hot water
1 tablespoon italian seasoning
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4-1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
1 1/2 pounds ground italian sausage
1 large onion, diced
2-3 cloves garlic, minced
1 large green bell pepper, diced
1 package oven-ready lasagna noodles
FOR THE CHEESE MIXTURE
24 ounces cottage cheese
1 pound mozzarella cheese, grated
1 tablespoon dried parsley

How To Make lasagna

Step 1

In large pan, combine first 10 ingredients. Allow to simmer for at least an hour.

Step 2

In frying pan, brown ground beef and sausage; add meat to tomato mixture. Allow to simmer an additional 1-2 hours.
Step 3

OPTIONAL: You may use the spaghetti sauce of your choice if you don't want to make it from scratch.
Step 4

Mix the cottage cheese and mozzarella cheese together; stir in parsley.
Step 5

Lightly grease a large baking dish (13 x 9 pan works well). Spoon in a layer of sauce to cover the bottom of the pan (about 1/3 of it). Top with strips of oven-ready lasagna noodles. Spread with half of the cheese mixture. Repeat layers, ending with meat sauce. NOTE: You may not need the full recipe of homemade sauce.
Step 6

Bake in 350 degree oven for 30-40 minutes until bubbly. Remove from oven and allow to stand 10-15 minutes to set layers. Cut into 3" squares and serve with a side salad and garlic bread.
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