Title: Lasagna
Categories: Main dishes, Pasta, Cheese, Italian, Casserole
Yield: 6 To 8 servi

1 lb Extra lean ground chuck
1/2 c Chopped green bell pepper
2 md Onions; chopped
1 Stalk celery; chopped
1 Clove garlic; minced
1 ts Basil leaves
1/2 ts Salt
1/2 ts Oregano
1/8 ts Ground black pepper
1 ts Worcestershire sauce
1 cn (16 oz.) tomatoes; drained,
-cut up or pureed
2 c Tomato juice
1 cn (4 oz.) mushrooms stems and
-pieces; drained
1 pk (8 oz.) lasagna noodles
1 ct (12 oz.) creamed cottage
-cheese
2 c (8 oz.) shredded Mozzarella
-cheese
1/2 c Grated Parmesan cheese

In a Dutch oven or large saucepan, brown meat, bell pepper, onions, celery,
and garlic; drain fat. Add basil, salt, oregano, black pepper, tomatoes,
tomato juice, and mushrooms. Simmer covered, 30 to 45 minutes.

Cook noodles as directed on package. Heat oven to 350 degrees F. In
ungreased 13"x9" pan or lasagna pan, layer 1/3 of noodles, 1/3 of meat
sauce, 1/2 of cottage cheese, and 1/2 of Mozzarella cheese. Repeat with
next layer of noodles, meat sauce, cottage cheese, and Mozzarella cheese.
On last layer of noodles spread meat sauce and sprinkle with Parmesan
cheese. Bake at 350 degrees F. for 40 to 45 minutes or until hot and
bubbly. Let stand 10 minutes for ease in cutting.

Note: To make ahead prepare up to time to bake, cover and refrigerate up to
2 days. To serve, bake at 350 degrees F. for 50 to 55 minutes.

Posted to TNT Recipes Digest by "Michael G. Sooter" on
Feb 17, 1998