Di's Lasagna

Stray Cat Designs MAKES 2 9x13 PANS This recipe freezes very well. Cover assembled pan(s) with foil and freeze. Thaw and bake as directed when ready to use. I use foil baking pans and clean up is a breeze.

Yield: 2 - 9X13 PANS

Ingredients:

12 lasagna noodles, cooked & drained

MEAT MIXTURE:

1 1/2 pounds ground beef
2 pounds grond, HOT Italian sausage
23 ounces tomato (red) sauce (of choice)
2 cloves minced garlic
1 medium onion, chopped
salt & black pepper, to taste
oregano, to taste
thyme, to taste
basil, to taste

CHEESE MIXTURE:

11 1/2 ounces cream cheese, softened
16-ounces sour cream
7 tablespoons cottage cheese
1 bunch green onions, chopped

TOPPING:

1 pound shredded mozzarella cheese
1 pound shredded Cheddar cheese


Directions:
Lightly spray 2 9x13 pans with cooking spray

Brown the meats with garlic & onion. Drain. Add tomato sauce and herbs & seasonings. Simmer 10 mins or until most liquid is mostly reduced.

Place 6 noodles in two greased 9x13" pans (3 in each pan)

Cover with the meat mixture (splitting between the 2 pans)

Cover Meat Mixture with the Cheese mixture (splitting between the 2 pans and spreading as evenly as possible)

Place 6 more noodles on top of cheese mixture.

Cover with the shredded Mozzarella and Cheddar Cheeses.(splitting between the 2 pans).

Bake @ 350 degrees for 30-45 minutes

Rest before serving


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