Ingredients

1 lb. ground beef

olive oil

1 small onion, finely chopped

2 cloves garlic, (finely chopped or pressed)

garlic salt

table salt

1 egg

lasagna noodles, uncooked

1 large can crushed tomatoes

1 small can diced tomatoes, drained

1 tbsp oregano

1 tbsp basil

1 large (24oz.) container cottage or ricotta cheese

1 tbsp parsley

2 cups grated cheese

Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Brown beef in small amount of olive oil. Add onion and sauté with beef until tender. Drain. Add garlic. Sprinkle in garlic salt and table salt to taste. Add tomatoes, oregano, and basil. Let sauce bubble, then reduce heat to simmer for 5-10 mins or more. Mix cottage or ricotta cheese with parsley and egg and mix well. In a 9×13″ casserole dish, cover bottom with one scoop of sauce. Layer uncooked noodles, half of cheese mixture, and half of sauce. Sprinkle grated cheese all over. Repeat layers. Sprinkle top with Parmesan. Cover tightly with foil and bake at 350°F for 35 mins. Remove foil and bake for 5 more mins. Remove from oven and let stand 10 mins before serving.