HOMEMADE LASAGNA

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This is my mom's special homemade lasagna recipe with made from scratch tomato sauce and delicious, cheesy filling. I have found none better anywhere. Serve with a leafy green salad and crusty garlic bread, if desired.

Provided by CRAIG

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 (16 ounce) package lasagna noodles
½ pound ground pork
½ pound lean ground beef
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 clove garlic, crushed
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ cup minced onion
⅛ teaspoon white sugar
1 ½ teaspoons dried basil
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 pound small curd cottage cheese
3 eggs
¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pound shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add noodles and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and set aside.
  • Place pork and beef in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Stir in tomato sauce, crushed tomatoes, parsley, garlic, oregano, onion, sugar, basil and salt. Simmer over medium-low heat for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • In a large bowl, combine cottage cheese, eggs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, salt and pepper.
  • In a 9x13 inch baking dish, place 2 layers of noodles on the bottom of dish; layer 1/2 of the cheese mixture, 1/2 of the mozzarella cheese and 1/2 of the sauce; repeat layers.
  • Cover with aluminum foil and bake in preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 5 to 10 minutes; let stand for 10 minutes before cutting; serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 638 calories, Carbohydrate 54 g, Cholesterol 160.8 mg, Fat 27.2 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 45.7 g, SaturatedFat 13.4 g, Sodium 2053 mg, Sugar 4.3 g

Tshegofatso Motebele
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This is my favorite lasagna recipe. It's always a hit with my family.


Sandy Berry
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This lasagna was so good! I'm definitely going to make it again.


Kaif Hasan
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I love this lasagna recipe. It's always a hit with my family and friends.


Sizwe
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This lasagna was easy to make and turned out great. I will definitely be making it again.


Fakhre Alam
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This lasagna was delicious! The sauce was flavorful and the cheese was gooey and melted perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Aloh Lay
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I made this lasagna for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it and I got so many compliments. I will definitely be making this again.


Aghanenu Ezekiel
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This is the best lasagna recipe I've ever tried. It was easy to make and the results were incredible. The lasagna was cooked perfectly and the flavors were outstanding.


James Nyanzu
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This lasagna was amazing! I loved the combination of the different cheeses and the meat sauce was flavorful and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Monisha Mukta
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I've tried many lasagna recipes, but this one is by far the best. The instructions were easy to follow and the lasagna turned out perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe.


Porosh Gaming
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This lasagna was a hit with my family! The flavors were perfectly balanced and the cheese was gooey and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.