Pioneer Woman Lasagna

Ingredients

Directions

1. 1

   In a large skillet, brown meat with garlic, drain half the fat, and add the next 6 ingredients.

2. 2

   Simmer uncovered, 45 minutes.

3. 3

   Boil one 10 oz package lasagna noodles with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Cook noodles al dente.

4. 4

   Combine in a bowl: cottage cheese, eggs,Parmesan Cheese, salt, dried parsley flakes

5. 5

   Place 4 noodles in a baking dish.

6. 6

   Spread half the cottage cheese mixture over the noodles.

7. 7

   Add 1/2 pound of mozzarella slices, and a little less than half the meat mixture.

8. 8

   Repeat the layers, ending with the meat mixture.

9. 9

   Sprinkle generously with Parmesan and bake 20 to 30 minutes at 350 degrees until hot and bubbly.

10. 10

    Let stand 10 to 15 minutes before cutting into squares, unless your family is wigging out with hunger -- in which case, go ahead and dig inches.