Beef and Sausage Lasagne

Ingredients:
  • 2 Tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 lbs lean ground beef
  • 1 lbs sausage, cut into 1/4-inch slices
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 6 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 2 - 28 oz. cans crushed tomatoes
  • 1 - 12 oz. can tomato paste
  • 1 cup chopped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley
  • 4 tsp granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp crushed dried oregano
  • 1 tsp crushed dried basil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 - 16 oz. package lasagne noodles
  • 1 - 16 oz. container cottage cheese
  • 1 - 16 oz. container ricotta cheese
  • 2 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
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Preparation:

Heat oil in a large saucepan or 4 1/2-quart pot over medium-high heat. Add ground beef, sausage, onion and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until meat is browned and onion is translucent; drain. Add tomatoes, tomato paste, parsley, sugar, oregano, basil, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 45 minutes.

Meanwhile, prepare lasagne noodles according to package directions. Rinse with cold water and drain.

Stir together cottage cheese, ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese and eggs in a medium bowl; set aside.

Preheat oven to 350° F. Grease a 13x9x2-inch baking pan.

When sauce is ready, make three equal layers of lasagne noodles, cheese mixture then meat sauce.

Bake for 30 minutes or until bubbly and browned. Top with mozzarella cheese and bake until cheese is melted, about 12 mintues. Let stand for 15 minutes before cutting.

Servings: 12
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Submitted by: Recipe Group Member
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