Title: Zesty Baked Lasagne - (American Beauty)
Categories: Pasta Casserole
Yield: 6 Servings
| 16 | oz | Lasagne, American Beauty |
| MEAT SAUCE |
| 1 | lb | Ground beef |
| 36 | oz | Spaghetti sauce |
| 1 | tb | Olive oil |
| | | Salt & pepper to taste |
| CHEESE FILLING |
| 24 | oz | Small curd cottage cheese |
| 1 | tb | Finely chopped parsley |
| 1 | lb | Grated mozzarella cheese |
In a large skillet, brown the ground beef in the oil. Season to taste with
salt and pepper. Stir in pasta sauce; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Stir
occasionally. Cheese filling: Mix together the cottage cheese, parsley and
mozzarella cheese. Cook pasta in 6 quarts of water for 10 minutes. Do not
over cook. Lightly grease a large baking dish and spoon in enough
sauce-meat mixture to cover the bottom. Layer with lasagne. Spread part of
the cheese filling over pasta. Repeat until lasagne is gone, ending with
sauce mix. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese if desired. Bake at 350 deg f for
30 minutes. Let stand for 5 to 10 minutes. Cut into 3 inch squares. NOTE:
lasagne can be made the day before. Refrigerate. Let stand for one hour at
room temperature before baking at 350 deg f for 1 hour.