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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 (392g) Recipe makes 10 servings The following items or measurements are not included below: 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Calories 600
Calories from Fat 267		(44%)
Amount Per Serving		%DV
	Total Fat 29.7g	45%
	Saturated Fat 14.3g	71%
	Monounsaturated Fat 10.5g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
	Trans Fat 0.4g
Cholesterol 150mg		50%
Sodium 1501mg		62%
Potassium 1052mg		30%
Total Carbohydrate 36.8g		12%
	Dietary Fiber 4.0g	16%
	Sugars 8.7g
Protein 46.5g		92%
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By: ratherbeswimmin'
May 18, 2002

My family's favorite. This is a very meaty lasagna. We prefer it with cottage cheese, but you can easily substitute ricotta.

SERVES 10 -12 (change servings and units)

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
Brown ground beef, Italian sausage, onion and garlic.
2
Add salt and next 5 ingredients; stirring until well mixed.
3
Simmer 1 hour.
4
Cook lasagna noodles according to package directions; drain and set aside.
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
Top off with layer of noodles; sprinkle evenly with remaining mozzarella cheese.
7
Bake at 375 degrees for 30 to 40 minutes, or until cheese mixture is thoroughly melted.

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From: Kim A. Heaphy

On Nov 20, 2009

I'm not a lasagna fan but my spouse asked me to make a lasagna and I chose this recipe. One word.... WOW! I'm 46 years old and You have just turned me into a lasagna fan... a definite yes for making this again! I used grilled eggplant in lieu of the mid-layer noodles and it was a big hit! I know what I will be making for my next pot luck! Thanks for sharing!

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From: Chef #1024920

On Nov 16, 2009

I accidentally used TURKEY Italian sausage. It still tasted great! Though, I have made this once with pork.. it was better with pork Italian sausage, obviously...

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From: Teresa Wang

On Jul 24, 2002

I added a 16 oz. package of frozen spinach (thawed) to the cheese mixture (trying to sneak in vegies where I can). My family loved it. Will definitely make it again.

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From: mom of 4

On Jun 21, 2002

WOW!!! This was absolutely the BEST!!! I made this tonight for dinner and it was delicious. My DH had 2 BIG helpings and he LOVED it!! Definately something I will make again and again. I followed the recipie exactly and added just a bit of sugar to the sauce. I always do to tomato sauces. BRAVO.

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