Absolute Best Ever Lasagna

Ingredients 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef 1/2 lb Italian sausage 1 large onion, chopped 2 -3 garlic cloves, minced 1 1/2-2 teaspoons salt ( or to taste) 1 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper ( or to taste) 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes 1 tablespoon dried oregano 1 tablespoon dried basil 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans whole tomatoes, undrained and chopped ( or canned chopped tomatoes) 2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste 24 ounces cottage cheese or 24 ounces ricotta cheese 2 eggs, beaten 1/2 teaspoon pepper 2 tablespoons parsley 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese 1 lb mozzarella cheese, divided 12 -15 lasagna noodles Directions Brown ground beef, Italian sausage, onion and garlic. Add salt, pepper, parsley, oregano, basil, chopped tomatoes with juice, and tomato paste; stirring until well mixed. Cover and simmer 1 hour (or longer,but watch for getting too dry). Cook lasagna noodles according to package directions; drain and set aside. Spray a 13 x 9" baking pan with cooking spray. Combine cottage cheese, eggs, pepper, 2 tablespoons parsley, Parmesan cheese and 1/2 1lb of mozzarella cheese; In a lasagna pan, layer noodles, meat sauce, and cheese mixture; repeat. Top off with layer of noodles; sprinkle evenly with remaining mozzarella cheese; make sure to cover noodles completely. Bake at 375F for 40-60 minutes, or until cheese mixture is thoroughly melted. (I cover w/ foil for about 40 minutes, then uncover for 15-20 minutes. Let sit for 15-20 minutes before cutting and serving.

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