Donna's Lasagna Recipe
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Donna's Lasagna

By: Kathy Caswell 
"This is a great tasting lasagna, and a family favorite."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (58)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
1 Hr 30 Min
Ready In:
2 Hrs

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Original Recipe Yield 12 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 8 ounces Italian sausage, casings removed
  • 1 (10.75 ounce) can tomato puree
  • 2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons dried parsley
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  • 9 lasagna noodles
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  • 3 cups cottage cheese
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons dried parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
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  • 16 ounces sliced mozzarella cheese

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta in boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente; drain.
  2. Meanwhile, prepare the sauce. In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook ground beef and sausage over medium heat until brown; drain. Stir in tomato puree, tomato paste, sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, garlic, and 1 1/2 tablespoons parsley. Reduce heat, and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes.
  3. In a bowl, stir together cottage cheese, eggs, pepper, Parmesan, 1 1/2 tablespoons parsley, and 1/2 teaspoon salt until blended.
  4. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a 9x13 inch baking dish, layer a third each of the noodles, sliced mozzarella, cottage cheese mixture, and meat sauce. Repeat layers twice.
  5. Bake lasagna in the preheated oven for 1 hour, or until hot and bubbly. Let stand 15 minutes before serving.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 406 | Total Fat: 19.7g | Cholesterol: 101mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 24, 2003 by WATRQ   view full review
It's okay, but COTTAGE CHEESE???? I knew I should have just used the ricotta, but I wanted to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 24, 2007 by MommyFromSeattle   view full review
Very good. I add one 10oz. box of frozen chopped spinach with the meat mixture for more...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 24, 2003 by Madame.D   view full review
Great tasting lasagne! This recipe requires a little preparation, but it is certainly worth...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 22, 2007 by LKONIS   view full review
I have been using this recipe since 2004 with great success. I use Rao's marinara sauce and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 4, 2002 by SCREWLEWSE   view full review
I have recieved rave reviews from friends that come and try this dish! Some have gone as far...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 26, 2006 by HARRYMARTINII   view full review
Great recipe -- gets lots of compliments. OK, I cheated and just used spaghetti sauce, but...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 2, 2010 by CLSnodgrass86   view full review
This recipe was pretty amazing and is the first time I made lasagna. It turned out really well...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 22, 2010 by preciousme   view full review
I only cook about 3 times a year and tried this recipe for my boyfriend's kids who are...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 12, 2010 by piecookiemaker   view full review
i folllowed the directions exactly and found something was missing. and the flavor was not there.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 24, 2003 by KTCHN6   view full review
My husband loved this recipe and I really liked it, but I like a more "saucy" lasagne, so I...

 

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