Lasagna

This is a great recipe to make up ahead of time and freeze - it doesn't have to be frozen, but the flavor is better after freezing. It will make one very large pan or can also be divided into smaller portions before freezing. The recipe says to cook the noodles before adding them, but I don't - you don't even have to buy the "no cook" noodles - just add a little extra water.

Lasagna

1 lb. ground beef
1/2 lb. italian sausage (Hillshire Farms is best)
1 c. chopped carrots
1 c. chopped onion
1 c. chopped celery
2 16 oz. cans tomatoes (I use Del Monte w/ garlic & onion)
1 6 oz. tomato paste (I use Contadina Italian Paste w/ roasted garlic)
2 tsp. oregano
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. pepper
2 T. parsley
1 c. cottage cheese
3 eggs
1 c. grated parmesan cheese
2 c. grated mozzarella cheese
Small box of lasagna noodles, cooked

Saute carrots, onion and celery with ground beef and sausage. Drain. Stir in tomatoes, tomato paste and spices. Combine cottage cheese and eggs. Layer ingredients in pan as follows: Sauce, noodles, cheese (mozzarella & parmesan), sauce, noodles, cottage cheese, sauce, cheese. If you didn't precook the noodles, add a little bit of water. Cover and freeze. When ready to cook - thaw slightly and cook at 350 for about 1 1/2 hours. Enjoy!