Lasagna

Ingredients:

First Layer-Noodles:

• 1 Package of Organic Lasagna Noodles

Second Layer-Cottage Cheese Mixture:

• 1 Lg Container of Cottage Cheese
• 1 tsp of Ground Black Pepper
• ½ Cup of Parmesan Cheese
• 3 Beaten Eggs

Third Layer-Red Sauce:

• 2 lb Ground Beef or ground chicken or ground turkey
• 1 lb Ground Pork
• 1 TBS Onion Powder
• 1 TBS Garlic Salt
• 3 TBS Italian Seasoning
• 1 Lg Can of Crushed Tomatoes
• 1 Lg Can of Tomato Paste

Fourth and Top Layer:

• 1 lb Grated Mozzarella Cheese
• 1 lb of Grated Jack Cheese

Directions:

• Boil noodles (per directions on the box), adding a TBS of olives oil to water to prevent sticking; drain & fill pan with cold water; set aside.
• In large pan combine ground beef & pork, cook until most of fat is gone (do not drain fat).
• Add the rest of the red sauce ingredients; simmer on low for 45 minutes.
• In separate bowl combine cottage cheese mixture & refrigerate for 30 minutes.
• Grate Cheeses & in a separate bowl & set aside.
• In a 11x13 pan begin the layers (or (3) 8x8 freezable pans). First noodles, then cottage cheese mixture, then red sauce, then grated cheese & begin another layer beginning with noodles. You should have two complete layers, top last layer of grated cheese heavily.
•  Cover with foil (spray the inside with Pam to prevent sticking the cheese); bake.

Cook Temp: 375°F

Cook Time: 35-45 minute (should be bubbling) & let stand for 15 minutes before cutting (this will firm it up a bit); serve.

Serve With: Garlic Bread, green salad & top with Parmesan cheese.

Notes: A family favorite.

Yields: 18 Servings