Kristina Clark’s Lasagna

KRISTINA CLARK'S LASAGNA

1 quart stewed tomatoes
4 fresh cloves of garlic pressed
2 lbs hamburger
12 ounce can tomato paste
1 tsp oregano
1 tsp parsley
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
1 bay leaf
1 Tbsp white sugar
12 lasagna noodles
2 cups cheddar cheese
2 cups mozzarella cheese
1 (24 oz) carton cottage cheese
1 bottle parmesan cheese

Cook garlic and hamburger together until meat is browned.  Drain grease. In a large pot cook on low heat stewed tomatoes, cooked hamburger, tomato paste, spices, and sugar.  Simmer for 45 minutes.

 In another pot cook 13 lasagna noodles as directed on package

In another medium bowl mix together cheddar and mozzarella chees.  In a 9x13 pan pour layer of meat sauce mixture, then 4 noodles, layer of cottage cheese, layer of cheese mixture.  Repeat 3 times, but make sure you always end with meat sauce and start with meat sauce.  Put remaining cheese mixture on top of meat sauce.

Lastly pour heavy parmesan cheese all over top.  Bake 350 uncovered for 45-60 minutes.

Haylee’s Note:
My friend, Kristina, brought me this lasagna after I had Lucy.  It was the BEST lasagna I had ever had in my life.  I wouldn’t let any of my family eat any of the leftovers, so I could eat it for breakfast, lunch, and dinner the following days!  Thanks Kristina!