Ingredients
- 2 lbs. ground meat (pork, beef, turkey or venison)
- 1 qt. canned tomatoes with juice
- 12 oz. tomato paste
- 2 tsp. salt
- 1 Tbsp. basil
- 1 tsp. oregano
- 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
- 2 cups water
- 24-32 oz. cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
- 2 eggs
- 2 Tbsp. parsley flakes
- 1 box lasagna noodles
- 4 cups shredded mozzarella
Directions
Brown meat; drain. Add tomatoes, paste, salt, basil, oregano, garlic powder, and water. Simmer for 15 minutes. Combine cottage cheese, Parmesan, eggs, and parsley; mix well. In large 17x12 inch pan, spread evenly 3 cups of tomato sauce prepared above. Top with a layer of uncooked noodles, 1/2 cottage cheese mixture, 1/2 the mozzarella, 2 more cups tomato sauce, another layer of noodles, remaining cottage cheese, mozzarella, and tomato sauce. Cook in 350 degree F oven covered with foil, shiny side down, for 70-75 minutes. Let stand 10-15 minutes for noodles to finish cooking and to let the cheese set up. This recipe can be cut in half.
By Robin from Washington, IA
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