patsy's true italian lasagna

How To Make patsy's true italian lasagna

• 1

  Heat the oil in a large heavy sauce pan.
• 2

  Saute onions and garlic for 5 minutes.
• 3

  Stir in ground beef, cook over medium heat until browned.
• 4

  Add salt, tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce, water, basil, oregano, sugar and parsley.
• 5

  Bring to a boil and simmer for 45 minutes.
• 6

  Cook lasagna noodles according to package directions.
• 7

  Add a tablespoon oil while cooking to prevent sticking.
• 8

  Drain, rinse and cool.
• 9

  Blend cottage cheese and egg in bowl.
• 10

  Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• 11

  Grease a 13 x 9.5 x 3 inch baking pan.
• 12

  Arrange alternate layers of sauce, lasagna, cottage cheese/egg mixture mozzarella, finishing with sauce.
• 13

  Sprinkle with parmesan or romano cheese.
• 14

  Bake for 35 minutes at 375.
• 15

  Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
• 16

  NOTE: For the lazy mans\' alternative, use uncooked noodles and add 1 3/4 cup of water to dish before baking.
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