1teaspoondried parsley flakes or 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley
1teaspoondried basil leaves or 1 tablespoon fresh chopped basil
1teaspoonminced garlic
26 ounce cans tomato paste
18 ounce can tomato sauce
114.5 ounce can diced tomatoes, undrained
11 pound box lasagna noodles
1 1/2cupsfinely shredded parmesan cheese
4cupsshredded mozzarella cheese
124 ounce container large curd cottage cheese (can use ricotta cheese)
Instructions
In a large skillet on top of the stove combine ground beef, onion, Italian seasoning, salt. parsley, basil and minced garlic. Cook until ground beef is browned and drain if needed. Add 2 cans of tomato paste, the tomato sauce and diced tomatoes and simmer uncovered about 30 minutes.
Cook lasagna noodles according to package directions to al dente, rinse in cold water and dry on paper towels. Spray a 9 x 13 baking dish with cooking spray and layer half of the meat mixture, noodles, cottage cheese, parmesan cheese and mozzarella. Repeat with another layer. Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 40 to 45 minutes until brown on top. Makes 8 to 10 servings.
Notes
This keeps well for several days in the refrigerator and can be reheated in the oven or microwave. You could cut this recipe in half to make less.