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Easy Lasagna

This Lasagna Recipe is a family classic. It's Easy to make with layers of noodles, sauce and cheese for a quick weeknight meal on those busy nights.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Additional Time15 minutes
Total Time1 hour 45 minutes
Course: Casseroles
Cuisine: American
Author: EverydayShortcuts.com

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef browned and drained
  • 1 32 ounce jar spaghetti sauce
  • 1 8 ounce container small curd cottage cheese
  • 1 8 ounce container ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 4 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 9 lasagna noodles cooked and drained
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tablespoon Oregano
  • ½ tablespoon Garlic salt
  • ½ tablespoon Pepper
  • Parsley to garnish optional

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a large pot, cook noodles per al dente package directions and drain. Rinse under cold water until noodles are cooled down and set aside.
  • In a skillet add ground beef, cook until browned and drain. Mix the jar of spaghetti sauce in with the ground beef and set aside.
  • In a bowl, add cottage cheese, eggs, ricotta and parmesan cheese. Mix together well.
  • Spray the bottom of a 9X13 pan with cooking spray.
  • Spread a thin layer of meat sauce, then add a single layer of 3 lasagna noodles on top, then a layer of cottage cheese mixture and a generous layer of mozzarella cheese.
  • Repeat steps till you get to the top of the pan making the last layer cooked noodles topped with sauce and a generous layer of mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake uncovered at 350 degrees F on middle rack for about an hour and until brown and bubbly.
  • Allow to sit for about 15 minutes before cutting. Garnish with parsley if desired.
  • Serve with a salad, garlic bread or your choice of any side dish.
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