Classic Lasagna Recipe

A delicious and comforting classic lasagna recipe that is perfect for family dinners or special occasions.

Ingredients

1	lb ground beef
6	ounces lean pork
3.4	cup onion, chopped
1	garlic clove, minced
1	(14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1	(15 ounce) can tomato sauce
2	tablespoons parsley flakes
2	tablespoons sugar
1⁄2	teaspoon salt
1	teaspoon basil leaves, dried
24	cottage cheese
1⁄2	cup parmesan cheese
1	tablespoon parsley flakes
1⁄2	teaspoon salt
1	teaspoon oregano leaves
1	(8 ounce) package lasagna noodles, cooked & well drained
12	mozzarella cheese, shredded
1⁄2	cup parmesan cheese

Instructions

• 1. In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, cook and stir the ground beef, lean pork, chopped onion, and minced garlic until the meat is browned and the onion is tender.
  2. Remove and discard any excess fat.
  3. Add the diced tomatoes and break them up with a fork.
  4. Stir in the tomato sauce, parsley flakes, sugar, salt, and dried basil.
  5. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally.
  6. Reduce the heat and simmer uncovered for 1 hour or until the sauce reaches the consistency of spaghetti sauce.
  7. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  8. In a separate bowl, mix together the cottage cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, parsley flakes, salt, and oregano.
  9. Set aside 1/2 cup of the meat sauce for the top layer.
  10. In an ungreased 13x9x2-inch baking pan, layer 1/4 of the cooked lasagna noodles, followed by a layer of the remaining meat sauce, shredded Mozzarella cheese, and the cottage cheese mixture. Repeat this process three more times.
  11. Spread the reserved meat sauce over the top layer and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
  12. If desired, the lasagna can be covered and refrigerated for several hours at this point.
  13. Bake the lasagna uncovered for 45 minutes. If refrigerated, allow an additional 10-15 minutes of baking time.
  14. For easier slicing, let the lasagna stand for 15 minutes after removing it from the oven before serving.

Jul 22, 2024