Best Of Both Worlds Lasagna Recipe

Ingredients for Best Of Both Worlds Lasagna

• Ground Beef
• Italian Sausage
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• Garlic Clove
• Parsley
• Dried Oregano
• Salt
• Sugar
• Dried Basil
• Ground Black Pepper
• Diced Tomatoes
• Tomato Paste
• 1 large egg
• 15 ounces ricotta cheese
• Cottage Cheese With Chives
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Lasagna Noodles
• 15 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese and 8-10 slices fresh mozzarella

How to Make Best Of Both Worlds Lasagna

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch ovenproof casserole dish.
2. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat with the chopped onion and minced garlic. Stir to break up the meat.
3. Drain off any excess grease.
4. Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, oregano, basil, salt, pepper, parsley, and olive oil. Simmer uncovered for 5-8 minutes, or until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally.
5. In a medium bowl, beat the egg. Stir in the ricotta cheese, cottage cheese, chives and 1/4 cup of the Parmesan cheese.
6. Layer half of the cooked lasagna noodles in the prepared baking dish.
7. Spread half of the ricotta mixture over the noodles.
8. Top with 1/3 of the sliced mozzarella cheese.
9. Spread half of the meat sauce over the mozzarella.
10. Repeat layers: noodles, ricotta mixture, 1/3 sliced mozzarella, remaining meat sauce.
11. Place the remaining sliced mozzarella cheese over the meat sauce.
12. Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese over the top.
13. Bake uncovered for 40 minutes, or until heated through and bubbly.
14. Let stand for 10-15 minutes before serving to allow the lasagna to set.