Grandma Karen’s Homemade Lasagna
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 15 mins
Yields
10

Ingredients

12 strips (350 g) lasagna noodles
1 1/2 lbs (750 g) ground beef
1 cup (250 ml) chopped onion
1 can (28 fl. oz./796 mL) diced tomatoes (with juice)
1 can (13 fl. oz./398 mL) tomato sauce
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 tsp (7 ml) dried oregano
1 tsp (5 ml) crushed dried basil
1/2 cup (125 ml) Parmesan
1 egg
2 cups (500 ml) creamed cottage cheese
12 slices (350 g total) mozzarella

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cook lasagna noodles according to package directions; drain.
  3. Meanwhile, in skillet set over medium-high heat, cook beef for 8 to 10 minutes or until browned. Pour off grease; add onion and cook until translucent. Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, garlic, oregano and basil. Simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. n medium bowl, stir together Parmesan cheese, egg and cottage cheese.
  5. Arrange a layer of 3 lasagna noodles on bottom of lightly greased 13 x 9-inch (33 x 23 cm) baking dish. Layer with half the beef mixture, a layer of noodles, the cottage cheese mixture, a layer of noodles, and the remaining beef mixture. Top with a final layer of noodles. Arrange mozzarella slices on top. Cover with foil.
  6. Bake for 45 minutes. Uncover and bake for 15 minutes or until mozzarella is golden and bubbling.