Meat Lasagna

1/2 lb ground beef
1/2 lb ground italian sausage or pork
1 C. Onion, chopped
2 Tbs bottled Minced Garlic
1 (7 1/2 oz) can diced Tomatos
1 (8oz) can Tomato Sauce
1 (6oz) Tomato Paste
2 tsp dried Basil
1 tsp dried Oregano,crushed
1/2 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp Pepper
5 OZ (6 noodles) Lasagna Noodles
1 beaten Egg
2 C. Ricotta Cheese or cream cottage cheese, drained
1/2 c. grated Parmesan Cheese
1 Tbs. dried Parsley Flakes
1 (8oz) pkg, Mozzarella Cheese, sliced

Make the Meal:
This recipe serves 8. Make in two separate containers and freeze one for later. (or give to your favorite neighbor)

MEAT SAUCE
In large skillet, cook meat, onion and garlic until browned. Drain fat. Stir in undrained tomatos, tomato sauce, tomato paste, basil, oregano, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil and simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Cook lasagna noodles according to package directions and drain.
FILLING
For filling combine egg, ricotta/cottage cheese, 1/4 c. parmesan cheese and parsley flakes. Stir.

LAYER
Layer half of the cooked noodles in baking dish. Spread with half of the filling, half of the meat sauce and top with half of the mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers. Sprinkle top with remaining parmesan cheese.

BAKE for 30-35 minutes at 375*, or until heated through.


Enjoy!