Lasagna Casserole
Persons
8
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
1 hour
Total Time
1 hour, 15 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 Lb. Ground Beef
- 1/4 Cup Onion, chopped
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Pepper
- 1 Lb. Pasta Shells, cooked and drained
- 4 Cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, divided
- 3 Cups Cottage Cheese
- 2 Eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/3 Cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 2 Tbsp. Dried Parsley Flakes
- 24 Oz. Pasta Sauce
Instructions
- In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until it reaches 160°F. Sprinkle with salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the pasta, 3 cups mozzarella cheese, cottage cheese, eggs, Parmesan cheese, parsley and remaining pepper. Transfer to a greased shallow 3-qt. baking dish. Top with beef mixture and spaghetti sauce (dish will be full).
- Cover and bake at 350° for 45 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese. Bake, uncovered, 15 minutes longer or until bubbly and cheese is melted. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.