my favorite lasagna

Name: My Favorite Lasagna
Prep time: 1 h 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 8 - lasagna noodles; 1 1/2 pound(s) ground beef; 1 pound(s) ground hot sausage; 2 clove(s) garlic, minced; 2 can(s) whole tomatoes (14.5 oz each); 2 can(s) tomato paste (6 oz each); 6 ounce(s) water; 4 tablespoon(s) dried parsley, divided; 2 tablespoon(s) dried basil; 2 teaspoon(s) salt, divided; 3 cup(s) low-fat cottage cheese; 2 - eggs, beaten; 1/2 cup(s) grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for top; 1 pound(s) sliced mozzarella cheese; shredded mozzarella, for the top

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Jess Weible

VA Beach, VA

Updated on May 15, 2021

I love this lasagna. So yummy, the flavor literally explodes in your mouth!

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A slice of My Favorite Lasagna on a plate.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

A gooey, cheesy, and easy lasagna recipe! The homemade sauce is thick, slightly sweet, and a touch spicy. It's the perfect complement to the savory, cheesy layers. The heat of the hot sausage in this recipe is mellowed by all the other creamy goodness. Easy to follow, anyone can make this and it will be impressive when served. Restaurant quality all the way. We loved this.

— The Test Kitchen

prep time 1 Hr 20 Min

cook time 30 Min

method Bake

yield 6-8 serving(s)

Ingredients

8 - lasagna noodles
1 1/2 pounds ground beef
1 pound ground hot sausage
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cans whole tomatoes (14.5 oz each)
2 cans tomato paste (6 oz each)
6 ounces water
4 tablespoons dried parsley, divided
2 tablespoons dried basil
2 teaspoons salt, divided
3 cups low-fat cottage cheese
2 - eggs, beaten
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for top
1 pound sliced mozzarella cheese
shredded mozzarella, for the top

How To Make my favorite lasagna

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the lasagna noodles and cook until al dente. Drain and set aside.

Step 2

While the pasta is cooking, start the sauce. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, combine the ground beef, sausage, and garlic. Cook and cook until the meat is browned. Drain.
Step 3

Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, water, 2 Tbsp of the parsley, basil, and 1 tsp salt to the meat mixture. Simmer for 45 minutes.
Step 4

Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, mix the cottage cheese, eggs, Parmesan, and remaining 2 Tbsp parsley and 1 tsp salt. Mix well. Set aside.
Step 5

Spray a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray and arrange 4 noodles on the bottom of the dish.
Step 6

Spoon half the cottage cheese mixture on top of the noodles.
Step 7

Cover the cottage cheese with half the sliced mozzarella.
Step 8

Spoon half the meat sauce over the cheese.
Step 9

Repeat the layers, starting with the pasta.
Step 10

End with the meat sauce. Sprinkle the top with extra Parmesan and shredded mozzarella.
Step 11

Bake for 20 to 30 minutes.
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