Best Lasagna for 8

Ingredients and Weight:

• Lasagna noodles: 1 pound
• Ground beef: 1 pound
• Italian sausage: 1 pound
• Onion, chopped: 1 cup
• Green Bell Pepper, chopped: 1 cup
• Garlic, minced: 3 cloves
• Crushed tomatoes: 28 ounces
• Tomato paste: 6 ounces
• Dried oregano: 1 teaspoon
• Dried basil: 1 teaspoon
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• Cottage cheese: 15 ounces
• Ricotta cheese: 15 ounces
• Mozzarella cheese, shredded: 1 cup
• Parmesan cheese, grated: 1 cup

Preparation Time:

30 minutes

Cooking Time:

60 minutes

Difficulty Level:

3 (moderate)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef and Italian sausage over medium heat. Drain off any excess grease.
3. Add the onion, bell pepper, and garlic to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
4. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, basil, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes.
5. In a large bowl, combine the cottage cheese, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, and Parmesan cheese.
6. Spread 1 cup of the meat sauce into the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Top with 3 lasagna noodles.
7. Spread half of the cheese mixture over the noodles.
8. Repeat layers.
9. Top with remaining meat sauce and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
10. Bake for 60 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 650 per serving
• Fat: 25 grams
• Protein: 40 grams
• Carbohydrates: 70 grams

Dish Characteristics:

• Rich, flavorful, and cheesy
• Perfect for a special occasion or family meal
• Can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving

User Comments:

• "This is the best lasagna I've ever had!"
• "The combination of cheeses is perfect."
• "The meat sauce is so flavorful."
• "This recipe is easy to follow and turns out great every time."
• "I love that I can make this ahead of time and it tastes just as good when reheated."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
• Don't overcook the lasagna, or it will become dry.
• Let the lasagna rest for 10 minutes before cutting into it, to allow the flavors to meld.