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| Jane's Hearty Lasagna |
| Ingredients Sauce 1 medium yellow onion, diced 2 Tablespoons butter or vegetable oil 2 lbs. ground sirloin 1 15 oz can tomato sauce 1 12 oz can tomato paste 1/2 tomato paste can filled with water coarse salt freshly ground black pepper 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 Tablespoon granulated sugar 2 cups cottage cheese 2 eggs, lightly beaten 9 lasagna noodles, boiled sliced mozzarella, approx. 9 slices [more to patch] grated parmesan cheese, approx. 1/2 cup Method Preheat oven to 350 degrees For the sauce: sauté the onion over med. heat in the butter or oil until limp and golden add the ground sirloin and cook until it is no longer pink; drain the grease. Add the rest of the ingredients, one at a time, stirring to incorporate and simmer about 1 hour until flavors meld; taste to correct seasonings. Keep warm. Mix together the cottage cheese and eggs, set aside. In a lightly oiled 9 x 13 pan, layer: 3 noodles [length wise], 1/3cottage cheese mixture, 1/3 sauce, 3 slices mozzarella [patching as needed], 1/3parmesan. You will end up with 3 layers. Bake at 350 degrees about 1 hour until cheese is bubbling hot. Allow to set for 10 minutes before slicing and serving. |