Lasagna

Lasagna

Miz Helen's Kitchen

The Ingredient List is Listed Separate for

Sauce, Filling and Assemble

Read The Entire Recipe Before Beginning

The Sauce

1 pound Italian Sausage

1 pound ground chuck

2 cups diced tomatoes with juice

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon pepper

1 tablespoon oregano

1 tablespoon parsley

1 tablespoon basil

1 teaspoon anise seed

1 1/2 cups tomato paste

3 to 4 cups water

Brown the Italian Sausage and the ground chuck in a large sauce pan or dutch oven and drain

Add the tomatoes and all the seasons, mix well

Add the tomato paste and water, mix well. Simmer for at least 30 minutes.

The Noodles

Cook according to package directions. Drain and cool with cold water.

The Filling

1 pound Ricotta Cheese

1 pound small curd Cottage Cheese

1 cup Mozzarella cheese shredded

2 Eggs

1 tablespoon parsley

1 tablespoon oregano

1 tablespoon basil

Beat together the Ricotta and the eggs. Add the cottage cheese and the parsley, oregano and basil. Add the Mozzarella and mix well.

Assemble

1 cup Parmesan Cheese shredded

Lightly grease a large baking dish and spoon in enough meat sauce to cover the bottom. Top with strips of cooked lasagna. Spread with part of the cheese filing. Repeat layers ending with meat sauce.

Sprinkle the top with 1 cup Parmesan Cheese

Bake 350 degrees 1 hour

Let stand for 15 minutes before serving to allow layers to set

Many time's when my boys are coming home, they want me to make the Lasagna, it is one of their favorites.