lasagna casserole- fake lasagna
A really simple casserole that my family loves. It tastes like lasagna but is half the work. It makes a lot, so I usually divide it into 3 dishes and freeze two.
yield
10 -12
prep time
20 Min
cook time
1 Hr
method
Bake
Ingredients For lasagna casserole- fake lasagna
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1 lbground beef
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1/4 conion, chopped
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1/2 tspsalt
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1/2 tsppepper
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1 16-oz pkgpasta shells
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6 cmozzarella cheese
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24 ozcottage cheese
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2eggs
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1/3 cparmesan cheese
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2 Tbspparsley
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3 28-oz jarspaghetti sauce
How To Make lasagna casserole- fake lasagna
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1Assembly instructions: In a skillet, cook beef and onion until meat is no longer pink and onion is tender; drain. Sprinkle with salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; set aside.
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2In a large bowl, combine pasta, 3 cups of mozzarella cheese, cottage cheese, eggs, Parmesan cheese, parsley and remaining pepper; stir gently. Pour into a greased 13-inch x 9-inch x 2-inch or shallow 3 quart baking dish.
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3Top with beef mixture and spaghetti sauce (dish will be VERY full).
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4To freeze: Cover tightly with foil. Seal additional cheese in package attached to pans.
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5To serve Thaw all day in refrigerator. Baking Instructions: Cover with new layer of foil and bake at 350ºF for 45 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella.
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6To serve now: Bake, uncovered, 15 minutes longer or until the cheese is melted ad bubbly. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
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710-12 servings in 9 x 13 pan or 4 servings in each 8 x 8 pan (makes three pans)
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