Easy Family Lasagna Recipe

 

What You'll Need

 

For the Meat Sauce:

• 2 pounds Italian sausage or ground beef
• 1/2 pound breakfast sausage
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons dried Italian parsley
• 2 tablespoons dried oregano
• 2 tablespoons dried thyme
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons Pam’s Prep Classic Seasoning
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1/4 cup green bell pepper, chopped
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• Salt to taste
• 2 bottles (24 ounces each) Carbone pasta sauce

 

Cottage Cheese Mix:

• 8 ounces cottage cheese
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1 teaspoon oregano

 

Other Ingredients:

• 1 box lasagna noodles
• 24 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded
• 16 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 8 ounces Parmesan cheese, shredded

 

How to Make It

 

1. Cook the Noodles:

• Bring a large pot about three quarters full of salted water to a boil.
• Add lasagna noodles and cook 5 to 7 minutes or according to package directions.
• Drain and cover with cold water to stop the cooking.

 

2. Make the Meat Sauce:

• Heat a large Dutch oven over medium high heat.
• Add the sausage and crumble while cooking.
• Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Stir to combine.
• Add tomato paste, herbs, Pam’s Prep seasoning, brown sugar, salt, and pasta sauce.
• Cook until meat is fully done and vegetables are soft.
• Reduce heat to low and simmer about 15 minutes.

 

3. Prepare the Cheese Mix:

• In a medium bowl combine cottage cheese, egg, and oregano.
• Mix well and set aside.

 

4. Assemble the Lasagna:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees fahrenheit.
• Remove sauce from heat.
• Layer noodles, meat sauce, cottage cheese mixture, and shredded cheeses.
• Continue layering according to the method shown in the video.

 

5. Bake:

• Bake covered for 45 minutes.
• Uncover and continue baking until cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly browned.
• Remove from oven and let rest before serving. ENJOY!

 

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