American Beauty Lasagna Recipe

Ingredients for American Beauty Lasagna

• Cooked Lasagna Noodles
• 1 pound ground beef
• Spaghetti Sauce Mix
• 6 ounces tomato paste
• 1 cup water
• 15 ounces cottage cheese
• 8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
• Dried Parsley

How to Make American Beauty Lasagna

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Cook lasagna noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
3. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown 1 pound of ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain off any excess grease.
4. Stir in the 24 ounce jar of spaghetti sauce, 6 ounces of tomato paste, and 1 cup of water. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat, and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. While the sauce simmers, combine 15 ounces of cottage cheese, 8 ounces of shredded mozzarella cheese, and 1/4 cup of chopped fresh parsley in a medium bowl. Mix well.
6. In a 9x13 inch baking dish, layer 1/3 of the meat sauce, 1/3 of the cooked lasagna noodles, and 1/3 of the cheese mixture. Repeat layers twice.
7. Top with the remaining meat sauce.
8. Sprinkle evenly with 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese.
9. Bake for 30 minutes, or until heated through and bubbly.
10. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy your nostalgic American Beauty Lasagna!