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Comfort Lasagna




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List of Ingredients




16 oz of Lasagna Noodles (Uncooked)
3 lb. Hamburger
1 small Onion; Finely Chopped
1/2 of a large Green Pepper; Finely Chopped
1/ of a large Red Pepper; Finely Chopped
1/2 of a large Yellow Pepper; Finely Chopped
1 medium Zucchini Squash; Rinsed, Halved and Sliced
1/2 stem of Leek; Rinsed, Halved and Sliced (Optional)
8 oz. Fresh Mushrooms; Sliced
48. oz Large Curd Cottage Cheese; Rinsed and Drained
12 oz. Ricotta Cheese
3 lb. Mozzarella Cheese; Grated
2-27 oz. jars of Ragu Spaghetti Sauce
(Vegetable Primavera-No Substitutions: Per Bob)
1-6 oz. can Tomato Paste
2 Tbs. Basil
2 Tbs. Thyme
3 Tbs. Mrs. Dash Garden Herb
3 Tbs. Garlic Powder (Substitute 4 cloves Finely Chopped Fresh Garlic)
2 Tbs. Oregano


Recipe



In a mixing bowl thoroughly combine the ricotta and cottage cheeses, set aside. Reserve 1 cup of spaghetti sauce now, set aside. Brown hamburger in a large skillet. Add the onion, peppers, zucchini and leek to the hamburger as it's cooking. In a Dutch oven or large pot, pour in the spaghetti sauce and tomato paste, heating it slowly on low setting. Add the mushrooms and spices to the sauce at this time.

Drain and rinse the hamburger mixture with hot water. Then add to the sauce and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. In a deep, 10-inch by 15-inch lightly greased Lasagna dish lay three or four uncooked noodles lengthwise and one or two across the end. (Depending on the size of dish you have as to the arrangement of the noodles, if you must, overlap the noodles a little to fit.)

Layer in the hamburger mixture about an inch deep, thinly spread the cottage and ricotta cheese mixture on top of the hamburger, cover with mozzarella cheese. Repeat process for two more layers or to the top of the lasagna dish, finishing with a layer of noodles. (Yes, uncooked noodles). On the top layer of noodles spread the reserved sauce and top with a thick layer of mozzarella cheese. Bake in a pre-heated 375-F degree oven for 30 to 40-minutes or until noodles are cooked and the mozzarella is melted and lightly browned. Remove from the oven and let stand for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.