Baked Lasagna Recipe

Ingredients for Baked Lasagna

• Lean Ground Beef
• Garlic
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• Dried Basil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Tomatoes
• Tomato Paste
• Dry Lasagna Noodles
• 15 ounces cottage cheese
• 2 large eggs
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• Parmesan Cheese
• Mozzarella Cheese

How to Make Baked Lasagna

1. Brown 1 lb ground beef (or Italian sausage) in a large skillet over medium heat. Drain off any excess grease.
2. Stir in 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes, 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon dried basil, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
3. Add 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste and 1 (6 ounce) can water.
4. Simmer uncovered for 45 minutes, or until sauce has thickened, stirring occasionally.
5. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine 15 ounces cottage cheese, 2 large eggs, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley. Mix well and stir in 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese.
6. Cover and refrigerate the cottage cheese mixture until ready to use.
7. Also meanwhile, cook lasagna noodles according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
8. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
9. Lightly spray a 13x9x2 inch baking pan with vegetable oil spray.
10. Spread half of the cooked lasagna noodles in the bottom of the prepared pan.
11. Spread half of the cottage cheese mixture evenly over the noodles.
12. Top with half of the meat sauce and half of the mozzarella cheese.
13. Repeat layers: noodles, cottage cheese mixture, meat sauce, and mozzarella cheese.
14. Bake for 30 minutes, or until the lasagna is bubbly and the cheese is golden brown and melted through.
15. Let stand for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving.