homemade lasagna

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 (16 ounce) package lasagna noodles
• 1/2 pound ground lamb
• 1/2 pound lean ground beef
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 cup minced onion
• 1/8 teaspoon white sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 pound small curd cottage cheese
• 3 eggs
• 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 pound shredded mozzarella cheese

Recipe

Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 45 mins


• preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. add noodles and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and set aside.
• place lamb and beef in a large, deep skillet. cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. stir in tomato sauce, crushed tomatoes, parsley, garlic, oregano, onion, sugar, basil and salt. simmer over medium-low heat for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• in a large bowl, combine cottage cheese, eggs, parmesan cheese, parsley, salt and pepper.
• in a 9x13 inch baking dish, place 2 layers of noodles on the bottom of dish; layer 1/2 of the cheese mixture, 1/2 of the mozzarella cheese and 1/2 of the sauce; repeat layers.
• cover with aluminum foil and bake in preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes. remove foil and bake for another 5 to 10 minutes; let stand for 10 minutes before cutting; serve.