Ingredients for American Beauty Lasagna
- 1 (13 ounce) package lasagna noodles, cooked
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 (24 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
- 6 ounces tomato paste
- 1 cup water
- 15 ounces cottage cheese
- 8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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How to Make American Beauty Lasagna
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook lasagna noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Top with the remaining meat sauce.
- Sprinkle evenly with 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 30 minutes, or until heated through and bubbly.
- Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy your nostalgic American Beauty Lasagna!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
39 g
Sugar
29g
Fat
51g
Carbs
3g
