Lazy Lasagna

by the Editors of Publications International, Ltd.

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Lazy Lasagna
Yield: Makes 8 to 10 servings
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Ingredients:
1
pound ground beef

1
jar (32 ounces) spaghetti sauce

1
pound cottage cheese

8
ounces sour cream

8
lasagna noodles

3
packages (6 ounces each) sliced mozzarella cheese (12 slices)

1/2
cup grated Parmesan cheese

1
cup water



Preparation:
1.
Cook beef in large skillet over medium-high heat until meat is brown, stirring to separate meat; drain drippings.

2.
Add spaghetti sauce. Reduce heat to low. Heat through, stirring occasionally; set aside.

3.
Preheat oven to 350°F.

4.
Combine cottage cheese and sour cream in medium bowl; blend well.

5.
Spoon 1-1/2 cups of meat sauce in bottom of 13X9-inch baking pan. Place 4 of uncooked noodles over sauce, then half the cheese mixture, 4 slices of mozzarella cheese, half the remaining meat sauce and 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese.

6.
Repeat layers starting with the uncooked noodles. Top with remaining 4 slices of mozzarella cheese. Pour water around the sides of the pan. Cover tightly with foil.

7.
Bake lasagna 1 hour. Uncover; bake 20 minutes more or until bubbly. Let stand 15 to 20 minutes before cutting. Garnish, if desired.





This recipe appears in: Italian