PATSY’S TRUE ITALIAN LASAGNA

Heat the oil in a large heavy sauce pan. Saute onions and garlic for 5 minutes. Stir in ground beef, cook over medium heat for until browned. Add salt, tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce, water, basil, oregano, sugar and parsley. Bring to a boil and simmer for 45 minutes. Cook lasagna noodles according to package directions. Add a tablespoon oil while cooking to prevent sticking. Drain, rinse and cool. Blend cottage cheese and egg in bowl. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Grease a 13 x 9.5 x 3 inch baking pan. Arrange alternate layers of sauce, lasagna, cottage cheese/egg mixture mozzarella, finishing with sauce. Sprinkle with parmesan or romano cheese. Bake for 35 minutes at 375 degrees (F). Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. NOTE: For the lazy mans’ alternative, use uncooked noodles and add 1/ 3/4 cup of water to dish before baking. From: Wayne Woodman ~– == Courtesy of Dale and Gail Shipp, Columbia Md. == —– Archive January 2010 December 2009 July 2009 June 2009 April 2009 March 2009 December 2008 November 2008 October 2008 September 2008 August 2008 July 2008 June 2008