Absolute Best Ever Lasagna

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
• 1/2 lb Italian sausage
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1 tablespoon dried basil

• 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans whole tomatoes, undrained and chopped

• 2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
• 24 ounces cottage cheese or ricotta cheese
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 2 tablespoons parsley
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1 lb mozzarella cheese, divided
• 12-15 lasagna noodles

Directions

1. 1

   Brown ground beef, Italian sausage, onion and garlic.

2. 2

   Add salt and next 5 ingredients; stirring until well mixed.

3. 3

   Simmer 1 hour.

4. 4

   Cook lasagna noodles according to package directions; drain and set aside.

5. 5

   Combine cottage cheese, eggs, pepper, 2 tablespoons parsley, Parmesan cheese and 1/2 of mozzarella cheese; In a lasagna pan, layer noodles, meat sauce, and cheese mixture; repeat.

6. 6

   Top off with layer of noodles; sprinkle evenly with remaining mozzarella cheese.

7. 7

   Bake at 375 degrees for 30 to 40 minutes, or until cheese mixture is thoroughly melted.