Classic Lasagna Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time25 MinCooking Time1 Hr 15 Min
Ready In1 Hr 40 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexAverageServings4
CuisineCourse
MethodSpeciality
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 Ground beef1 pound
 Tomatoes1 Can (10oz)
 Tomato Paste1 Can (10oz)
 Garlic powder1/2 Teaspoon
 Lasagna Noodles- 8nos., cooked al dente and drained
 Cottage cheese1 1/2 Cup (16 tbs)
 Parmesan cheese 1/2 Cup (16 tbs), grated
 Egg1
 Parsley flakes2 Tablespoon, dried
 Salt1/2 Teaspoon
 Pepper1/2 Teaspoon
 Mozzarella cheese8 Ounce, shredded
 Butter- 1 tbalespoon

Directions

GETTING READY
1) Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2) Gently coat the bottom of a 13x9x2-inch baking pan with butter.

MAKING
3) In a saucepan, brown the beef stirring to break up the meat, until for about 10 minutes.
4) Stir in the tomatoes, tomato paste and garlic powder.
5) Cook the beef mixture for 40 minutes, or until thickened.
6) In a bowl, mix together, cottage cheese, Parmesan cheese, egg, parsley flakes, salt and pepper.
7) Spoon one third of the sauce into the baking dish.
8) Place 4 noodles, half the cheese mixture over the sauce.
9) Sprinkle with the remaining sauce and half the mozzarella cheese.
10) Repeat the layers, starting with the noodles and ending with the mozzarella cheese.

FINALZING
11) Wrap the top of the pan with foil and secure tightly.
12) Bake in the oven for 50 to 60 minutes, until heated through.
13) Allow to cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes.

SERVING
14) Cut and serve hot with a small mixed salad.
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