BEN's SPICY LASAGNA
Recipe submitted by mrboffey
Serves 8 and is the best and quick meal to fill your kids empty bellys
Serves 6 to 8
Ingredients
- 1 lb bulk hot Italian sausage
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 1/2 cup chopped carrot
- 1 (16 ounce) can chopped tomatoes
- 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 10 ounces lasagna noodles
- 3 cups cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 2 tablespoons parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 16 ounces sliced mozzarella cheese
Method
- 1In skillet cook sausage, onion, celery and carrot until meat is lightly browned.
- 2Drain off excess fat and stir in tomatoes, tomato paste, salt, oregano and first 1/4 tsp pepper.
- 3Simmer, uncovered, 30 minutes stirring occasionally.
- 4Cook lasagna according to package directions and drain well.
- 5In a small bowl combine cottage cheese, parmesan cheese, eggs, parsley and the remaining pepper.
- 6Place half the noodles in a greased 13 x 9 baking dish.
- 7Spread with half the cheese filling and half the meat sauce. Top with half the mozzarella.
- 8Repeat layer.
- 9Bake uncovered in 375 degree oven for 30 minutes.
- 10Let stand 10 to 15 minutes before serving
Notes & Tips
try adding some nando's extra hot sace to the meat before you cook it for an extra yummy kick
