Tasty Lasagna

Directions

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   *OPTIONAL sometimes I also add 4-6 oz cream cheese sometimes I use jarred spaghetti sauce in place of the tomatoes and seasoning packet
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   DIRECTIONS
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   1.
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   In a Dutch oven, cook ground beef, garlic salt and pepper over medium heat until well browned.
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   Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, and seasoning packet.
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   Simmer, covered, for about 1/2 hour, stirring occasionally.
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   2.
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   Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
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   Cook lasagna noodles in boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes.
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    Drain noodles, and rinse with cold water.
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    3.
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    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
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    4.
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    Remove meat sauce from heat and stir in ricotta/cottage cheese (and cream cheese if youre using it)
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    5.
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    To assemble, line the bottom of a greased 9x13 glass pan with 3 or 4 noodles, spread 1/3 of meat & cheese sauce over noodles.
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    Top with 1/3 of mozzarella cheese slices, sprinkle with 1/3 of parmasean cheese.
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    Repeat with 2 more layers.
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    6.
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    Bake for 30 mins.
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    Tips: This dish can be prepared ahead of time and put in the freezer.
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    When you want to cook the lasagna, thaw and add a few minutes to the cooking time if its still chilled when putting in the oven.
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    (Do NOT cook frozen and do not use foil when freezing.)