Recipe
Classic Lasagna Recipe
Ingredients:
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A delicious and comforting classic lasagna recipe that is perfect for family dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
1 | pound ground beef |
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6 | ounces lean pork |
3⁄4 | cup onion, chopped |
1 | garlic clove, minced |
1 | can ((14 ounce)) diced tomatoes |
1 | can ((15 ounce)) tomato sauce |
2 | tablespoons parsley flakes |
2 | tablespoons sugar |
1⁄2 | teaspoon salt |
1 | teaspoon basil leaves, dried |
24 | ounces cottage cheese |
1⁄2 | cup parmesan cheese |
1 | tablespoon parsley flakes |
1⁄2 | teaspoon salt |
1 | teaspoon oregano leaves |
1 | package ((8 ounce)) lasagna noodles, cooked & well drained |
12 | ounces 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. |
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| 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. |
Published on Oct 15, 2024 by Luminița
