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Make-Ahead Lasagna
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Prep Time:
40 minutes
Total Time:
4 hours 5 minutes
Indulge in a savory Italian beef lasagna casserole, packed with cheesy goodness - a classic favorite!
Ingredients:
  • 1 medium onion
  • 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
  • 1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil leaves
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 can (10 3/4 oz) condensed tomato soup
  • 1 can (6 oz) tomato paste
  • 2 1/2 cups water
  • 12 uncooked lasagna noodles
  • 1 container (12 oz) small curd cottage cheese
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (8 oz)
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions:
  • Finely dice enough onion to fill 1/2 cup.
  • In a 4-quart Dutch oven, sauté the beef and onion over medium-high heat for 5 to 7 minutes until beef is cooked through. Drain the beef mixture in a lined strainer over a large bowl. Return the drained beef to the Dutch oven, discarding the paper towels and any juices.
  • Mix the parsley, basil, sugar, seasoned salt, tomatoes (with liquid), soup, tomato paste, and water into the beef. Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to a gentle simmer and cook uncovered for 20 minutes.
  • In a 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish, layer 2 cups of the sauce mixture at the bottom. Place 4 uncooked noodles on top. Spread half of the cottage cheese over the noodles, followed by 2 cups of sauce mixture. Sprinkle 1 cup of mozzarella cheese on top. Repeat layering with remaining noodles, cottage cheese, sauce, and mozzarella cheese. Finish with the last layer of noodles and sauce; then sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Cover with foil and refrigerate for at least 2 hours but no more than 24 hours.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Bake the dish covered for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake for an additional 30 to 40 minutes or until heated through in the center. Allow it to rest for 15 minutes before slicing.

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