How to Make Donna's Lasagna - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something about a homemade lasagna that just feels like a labor of love. From the rich layers of cheese and meat to the savory tomato sauce, every bite is a comforting, indulgent experience. I've been perfecting my lasagna recipe for years, and I'm excited to share it with you today. This isn't just any lasagna recipe - it's Donna's Lasagna, and it's a tried and true classic that's sure to become a family favorite in your home.

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 8 ounces Italian sausage, casings removed
  • 1 (10.75 ounce) can tomato puree
  • 2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 ½ tablespoons dried parsley
  • 9 lasagna noodles
  • 3 cups cottage cheese
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 ½ tablespoons dried parsley
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 16 ounces sliced mozzarella cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 servings

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta in boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente; drain.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the sauce. In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook ground beef and sausage over medium heat until brown; drain. Stir in tomato puree, tomato paste, sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, garlic, and 1 1/2 tablespoons parsley. Reduce heat, and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes.
  • In a bowl, stir together cottage cheese, eggs, pepper, Parmesan, 1 1/2 tablespoons parsley, and 1/2 teaspoon salt until blended.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a 9x13 inch baking dish, layer a third each of the noodles, sliced mozzarella, cottage cheese mixture, and meat sauce. Repeat layers twice.
  • Bake lasagna in the preheated oven for 1 hour, or until hot and bubbly. Let stand 15 minutes before serving.
  • Nutrition

    406 cal.

    • Total Fat: 20g
    • Saturated Fat: 10g
    • Cholesterol: 97mg
    • Sodium: 1318mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 26g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 32g
    • Vitamin C: 9mg
    • Calcium: 401mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 661mg