Peppy Lasagna

Name: Peppy Lasagna
Ingredients: 1 lb. Italian sausage; 1 lb. ground beef; 3/4 c. onion, chopped; 3/4 c. celery, chopped; 3/4 c. carrot, chopped; 1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes, cut up; 1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste; 1 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. pepper; oregano; 1 (10 oz.) pkg. lasagna noodles; 3 c. Ricotta or cream cottage cheese; 1/2 c. Parmesan cheese, grated; 2 eggs, lightly beaten; 2 Tbsp. parsley; Mozzarella cheese, grated

16 ingredients

10 steps

Ingredients

1 lb. Italian sausage
1 lb. ground beef
3/4 c. onion, chopped
3/4 c. celery, chopped
3/4 c. carrot, chopped
1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes, cut up
1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
oregano
1 (10 oz.) pkg. lasagna noodles
3 c. Ricotta or cream cottage cheese
1/2 c. Parmesan cheese, grated
2 eggs, lightly beaten
2 Tbsp. parsley
Mozzarella cheese, grated

Directions

1

In skillet, cook sausage, ground beef, onions, celery and carrots until meat is lightly browned.
2

Drain off excess fat. Stir in tomatoes, tomato paste, salt, oregano and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Simmer, uncovered for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cook lasagna by package directions, drain.
3

Combine ricotta, Parmesan, eggs, parsley and remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
4

Place half the noodles in a greased baking dish.
5

Spread with half the cheese filling, add half the Mozzarella and half the meat sauce. Repeat layers.
6

Bake uncovered in 375° oven for 30 minutes.
7

Let stand 10 to 15 minutes before serving.
8

Cut into squares to serve.
9

Freezes well.
10

Makes 10 to 12 servings.