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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 1 Minutes |
Ready In: 31 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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This is THE ONE every bride should have in her recipe box; it is the way to the groom's heart as well as the in-laws! Not soupy or pathetic, but hearty and come hither! Plan to bring an empty pan home if you take this to the church potluck! Ingredients:
9 -12 lasagna noodles, cooked & held in cool water |
1 1/2 lbs ground meat (beef, ital. sausage, turkey, venison) |
1 (28 ounce) can spaghetti sauce |
1 (10 ounce) can tomato soup |
2 teaspoons garlic powder |
1 tablespoon oregano |
1 tablespoon parsley |
1 tablespoon basil |
2 cups cottage cheese |
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated |
3 cups mozzarella cheese, grated (divided) |
1/2 cup parmesan cheese (topping) |
Directions:
1. Cook the pasta and hold in a pot of lukewarm water; set aside.
2. Brown the meat, then add sauce, soup, seasonings; let simmer for a few minutes to meld the flavors. Feel free to add some water to keep the sauce loose -
3. In a small bowl, mix cottage cheese and parmesan cheese; set aside.
4. Preheat oven to 350.
5. Layer in pan in the following order -
6. Three to four noodles, HALF the meat sauce.
7. Three to four noodles, half the cottage-parmesan cheese (spread dollops out evenly).
8. Three to four noodles, sprinkle two cups of mozzarella cheese.
9. Three to four noodles, remaining meat, cottage-parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese.
10. Finish with remaining parmesan.
11. Pop in the oven for 60 minutes; let stand 10-15 minutes before serving (easier to cut and serve).
12. NO COOK NOODLE METHOD: Leave lasagna uncooked; use same number of noodles, just spread them out so they are evenly distributed in their layers. When all layers are in the pan, pour in about 1/2 to 3/4 cup very HOT water around edges. Cover pan TIGHTLY with foil to create a steamy environment. Check the noodles after 1 hr 15 minutes; if soft, remove foil completely (you might want to add a bit extra cheese at this point), pop back in the oven for another 5-10 minutes to get golden brown and bubbly.
13. NOTE: use any combination of meat or all of one kind-whatever you like!
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