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Easy Lasagna Recipe

Our family's favorite lasagna recipe - not only because it's delicious but because it's so EASY! With beef, Italian sausage, three cheeses, and tons of seasonings, you know this recipe is going to be a hit!
Prep Time45 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Refrigerate2 hours
Total Time3 hours 30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 12
Author: Lil' Luna

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 3 - 4 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil
  • 6 cups tomato sauce
  • 1 pound beef
  • 1 pound pork
  • 1 16 ounce container sour cream
  • 2 cups cottage cheese, low fat
  • 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups shredded Mozzarella cheese
  • 1 package lasagna noodles no boil
  • Parmesan cheese, to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a large pan over medium heat, sautee garlic in vegetable oil for 2-3 minutes. Stir in basil, salt, dash of pepper and tomato sauce. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • In another pan over medium heat, brown beef and pork until no longer pink.
  • Add meat to the tomato sauce and simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
  • In a bowl, combine Parmesan cheese, cottage cheese and sour cream. Mix well and set aside.
  • In a 9x13 pan, spread 1 cup of the sauce on the bottom. Layer with lasagna noodles and spread another cup of sauce on top of the noodles.
  • Add a 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese and then half of the sour cream mixture.
  • Add another layer of noodles, followed by a cup of sauce, another cup of shredded mozzarella and then rest of the sour cream mixture.
  • Then, add one more layer of noodles and the last of the sauce.
  • Add Parmesan cheese to the top and bake for 25-30 minutes. Let set up for 5-10 minutes before serving.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1square | Calories: 378kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 1067mg | Potassium: 657mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 831IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 280mg | Iron: 2mg