Lasagna

Directions

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   Set oven to 375 degrees.
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   Boil lasagna noodles till soft.
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   Drain water then lay on flat surface to cool.
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   In large pan brown 2 pounds of ground beef.
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   After the meat is browned, drain the ground beef.
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   Return ground beef pan and add 1 tablespoon of parsley, 1 teaspoon of garlic, 1 tablespoon of basil, 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt, the 28oz can of crushed tomatoes, & the 6oz can of tomato paste to the ground beef.
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   Return to heat & simmer for 30 minutes.
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   (this will be the meat sauce.
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   ).
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    In another bowl, add 1 1/2 cups of ricotta cheese, 2 cups of cottage cheese, 2 medium eggs, a 1/2 cup of parmesan cheese, 2 teaspoons of salt, 2 tablespoons of parsley flakes, & 1/2 teaspoon of pepper.
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    Mix well.
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    (This will be the cheese mix).
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    In a 9x13in pan start layering.
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    First add a layer of noodles, have them overlap to fit in pan.
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    Then cover noodles with the cheese mix.
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    You can make it as thick as you want but i recommend a thin layer just enough to cover the noodles.
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    Then cover the cheese mix with a layer of mozzarella cheese.
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    If using slices use one layer, if using a shredded cheese sprinkle a decent amount to cover cheese mix.
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    Lastly add a layer of meat sauce, you can also make this layer as thick as you want but i recommend a thin to medium layer just enough to cover the mozzarella cheese.
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    Put in oven for 30 - 45 minutes, leave uncovered.
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    ENJOY!