Grandma'S Lasagna

Prep: 20 min Cook: 30 min Serves: 6 Cuisine: Italian

A hearty, layered lasagna featuring rich tomato sauce, cheesy layers, and savory ground beef, perfect for family dinners and comfort food enthusiasts.

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lb hamburger
  • 1 large can tomato sauce
  • 1 small can tomato paste
  • 3 Tbsp parsley flakes
  • 1 tsp basil
  • 1/2 tsp oregano
  • 2 to 3 Tbsp sugar
  • 1 small container small kernel cottage cheese
  • 1 pkg mozzarella cheese (8 slices)
  • 2 Tbsp vegetable oil
  • salt
  • pepper
  • Parmesan cheese
  • 6 lasagna noodles
  • 1 egg

Instructions

  1. Brown the hamburger; drain.
  2. Add tomato sauce, tomato paste (rinsed with a little water), parsley flakes, basil, oregano, sugar, and salt.
  3. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer with lid on for 30 to 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Beat the egg and add it to the cottage cheese.
  5. Sprinkle with pepper.
  6. Cook the lasagna noodles in boiling water with vegetable oil and salt.
  7. Line the bottom of a 9x13-inch glass dish with 2 to 3 tablespoons of the hamburger mixture.
  8. Place 3 noodles on top.
  9. Add half of the remaining hamburger mixture.
  10. Spread half of the cottage cheese mixture on top and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
  11. Top with mozzarella cheese slices.
  12. Repeat layers: noodles, remaining hamburger mixture, cottage cheese, Parmesan, and mozzarella.
  13. Cover with aluminum foil.
  14. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20 to 30 minutes until the cheese melts.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

638 kcal 32% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 30.2g 60% DV
Total Fat 29.5g 38% DV
Carbs 71.9g 26% DV
Fiber 14.7g 53% DV
Sugar 8.3g 17% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10822mg 100% DV
Potassium 1286.8mg 27% DV
Cholesterol 116mg 39% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 431.8mcg 48% DV
Vitamin C 42.2mg 47% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg 1% DV
Calcium 1070.5mg 82% DV
Iron 13.7mg 76% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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