Homemade Lasagna

Homemade Lasagna

This is my mom’s special homemade lasagna recipe with a meaty, made-from-scratch tomato sauce and a deliciously cheesy filling. A more traditional homemade lasagna filling would be made with ricotta but my mom’s recipe calls for a blend of small-curd cottage cheese and Parmesan. I have found none better anywhere. Serve with a leafy green salad and crusty garlic bread.

Prep Time:
1 hr 25 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Additional Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs 50 mins
Yield:
1 9×13-inch lasagna
Servings:
8

Homemade lasagna isn't as hard to make as it seems. Don't be intimidated by all the layers of delicious Italian flavor — try this homemade lasagna recipe today!

Homemade Lasagna Ingredients

These are the ingredients you'll need to make this top-rated homemade lasagna recipe:

· Meat: This lasagna recipe starts with a pound of ground meat (½ pound ground pork, ½ pound lean ground beef).· Onion: A diced onion is cooked until translucent with the ground meat.· Canned tomatoes: You'll need a can of tomato sauce and a can of crushed tomatoes.· Fresh herbs: For fresh flavor, chop two tablespoons of parsley and crush one clove of garlic.· Sugar: A dash of sugar balances out all of the acidity from the tomatoes.· Spices and seasonings: This homemade lasagna is seasoned with dried basil, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.· Noodles: Of course, you'll need lasagna noodles! This recipe calls for uncooked noodles, but you can use the oven-ready variety to save time.· Cheese: The cheese layer is made up of cottage cheese and Parmesan. You'll also need shredded mozzarella.· Eggs: Eggs make the cheese layer extra creamy. Plus, they act as a binding agent (which means they hold the layer together).

How to Make Homemade Lasagna

Making homemade lasagna much easier than it looks. You'll find the full, step-by-step recipe below — but here's a brief overview of what you can expect:

1. Cook the meat: Cook the ground meat in a skillet until browned and crumbly. Add the onion and continue cooking until it's translucent. Stir in the canned tomato products, half of the parsley, garlic, basil, 1.5 teaspoons of salt, oregano, and sugar.2. Cook the noodles: Boil the lasagna noodles in lightly salted water until they're al dente.3. Make the cheese layer: Mix cottage cheese, Parmesan cheese, eggs, the remaining parsley, the remaining salt, and pepper in a bowl.4. Assemble the lasagna: Layer the ingredients according to the recipe (starting with sauce and ending with mozzarella) until the lasagna is assembled.5. Bake the lasagna: Cover with foil and bake in the preheated oven for about half an hour. Remove the foil and continue baking until the top is golden brown.

How Long to Cook Lasagna

In an oven preheated to 375 degrees F, this homemade lasagna should be perfectly baked in about 50 minutes (30-40 minutes covered, 5-10 minutes uncovered).

How to Store and Freeze Lasagna

Allow the homemade lasagna to cool completely, then transfer the leftovers to an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to four days. Reheat in the oven or in the microwave.

If you plan to freeze lasagna, it's best to bake it in a foil pan. Allow it to cool completely, then tightly wrap the entire dish in storage wrap. Next, wrap it in at least one tight layer of aluminum foil. Freeze for up to three months. Thaw in the fridge overnight and reheat in the oven or microwave.

Cookdap Community Tips and Praise

“[This is] actually quite easy to make for someone who has never made lasagna before,” according to jimbob2229. “I used ricotta instead of cottage cheese and added spinach. Everyone loved it, and I will definitely make it again.”

"I didn't have any ground pork in the house, so I omitted that ingredient, but it was great with just the beef," says one Cookdap community member. "The sauce came out terrific too, much better than the stuff you find in jars."

“I made this recipe last night and it turned out fabulous,” raves Daniel Steed. “I did increase the meats and sauce a little for the slightly larger pan size, but everyone loved it. I served it with garlic toast and green beans for a side.”

Ingredients

  • ½ pound ground pork
  • ½ pound lean ground beef
  • ½ cup minced onion
  • 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, divided
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed
  • 1 ½ teaspoons dried basil
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/8 teaspoon white sugar
  • 1 (16 ounce) package lasagna noodles
  • 1 pound small-curd cottage cheese
  • ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 3 large eggs
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 (16 ounce) package shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions

Step 1
Combine pork and ground beef in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat; cook and stir until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Add onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Step 2
Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, garlic, basil, salt, oregano, and sugar. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes.

Step 3
While the sauce is simmering, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook lasagna noodles in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.

Step 4
While the noodles are cooking, preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 5
Mix cottage cheese, Parmesan cheese, eggs, remaining 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, salt, and pepper in a large bowl until combined.

Step 6
Assemble lasagna: Spread a spoon or two of sauce over the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish just to to coat it. Place two layers of noodles over the sauce to cover. Layer with 1/2 of the cheese mixture, 1/2 of the remaining sauce, and 1/2 of the mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers once more using the remaining noodles, cheese mixture, sauce, and mozzarella. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil.

Step 7
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes. Remove the foil and bake until cheese is golden brown, 5 to 10 more minutes.

Step 8
Remove from the oven and let stand for 10 minutes before cutting and serving.

Recipe Tip

For a more traditional filling, substitute ricotta cheese for the cottage cheese. You can also add layers of veggies, such as spinach and mushrooms, when layering your lasagna.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

638
Calories
27g
Fat
54g
Carbs
46g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 638
% Daily Value *
Total Fat27g 35%
Saturated Fat13g 67%
Cholesterol161mg 54%
Sodium2053mg 89%
Total Carbohydrate54g 20%
Dietary Fiber5g 16%
Total Sugars4g
Protein46g
Vitamin C13mg 63%
Calcium637mg 49%
Iron5mg 27%
Potassium785mg 17%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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    • 23 years ago

    This is definitely the BEST lasagna I’ve ever made. The ground pork added an extra spark to the recipe. DELICIOUS!

    • 23 years ago

    I made this for some hungry houseguests and they begged me to let them finish off the leftovers the next day. I didn’t have any ground pork in the house, so I omitted that ingredient, but it was great with just the beef. The sauce came out terrific too, much better than the stuff you find in jars. It’s super cheesy too.

    • 23 years ago

    This was the first time I ever attempted to make lasagna. It was unbelievably good. My husband, whose mother is Sicilian and a great cook, said that it was THE best lasagna he ever had. How’s that for a review?

    • 23 years ago

    This was the first time I ever attempted to make lasagna. It was unbelievably good. My husband, whose mother is Sicilian and a great cook, said that it was THE best lasagna he ever had. How’s that for a review?

    • 23 years ago

    Wonderful sauce. The lasagna was delicious. I increased the recipe and had leftover sauce to freeze. I can’t wait to use it with angel hair pasta. The Italian Sausage did make a difference.

    • 23 years ago

    this recipe has a great sauce, but i found the salt in the cheese mixture to be too much and the overall effect was much too salty. there was also a lack of clarity as far as how much parsley to actually use, and there was no mention to leave sauce for the top. maybe that was intended but i rather like to have some sauce on the top. really though, it is a great start and the sauce from scratch was great-especially be cause i substituted portobello mushrooms and tofu for the two different types of flesh.

    • 23 years ago

    Excellent lasagna, friend tried it and wanted me to make him some. Mixed up all
    cheeses (on accident) then added extra pound of mozzerlla on top. Family loved it
    and is just as good the next day.

    • 23 years ago

    This was okay in my books.

    • 23 years ago

    This was okay in my books.

    • 23 years ago

    Wonderful! The homemade sauce makes the difference. Will make again and
    again.

    • 23 years ago

    This was my first experience making lasagna. Everyone loved it!!! The directions were very thorough. I will definitely make this one again.

    • 23 years ago

    This was my first experience making lasagna. Everyone loved it!!! The directions were very thorough. I will definitely make this one again.

    • 22 years ago

    A LITTLE TIME CONSUMING BUT DEFINITELY WORTH IT.

    • 22 years ago

    A LITTLE TIME CONSUMING BUT DEFINITELY WORTH IT.

    • 22 years ago

    This is a wonderful recipe! It is easy to make and everyone loves it. I have made it three times now and each time I used all ground beef instead of the pork. I also don’t put double noodle layers, I do it with three single noodle layers. It is the best!

    • 22 years ago

    This is a wonderful recipe! It is easy to make and everyone loves it. I have made it three times now and each time I used all ground beef instead of the pork. I also don’t put double noodle layers, I do it with three single noodle layers. It is the best!

    • 22 years ago

    This recipe is the best I’ve found for lasagna. The homemade sauce is what really makes the dish. The first time I made it, it was pretty salty, so the next time I reduced the salt a little. Awesome!!!

    • 22 years ago

    This recipe is the best I’ve found for lasagna. The homemade sauce is what really makes the dish. The first time I made it, it was pretty salty, so the next time I reduced the salt a little. Awesome!!!

    • 22 years ago

    I love this recipe. The overall result is great and you can easily adapt it to your own tastes. I often make this meal for vegetarian friends using meat substitute and they enjoy it. It is also great to freeze.

    • 22 years ago

    I love this recipe. The overall result is great and you can easily adapt it to your own tastes. I often make this meal for vegetarian friends using meat substitute and they enjoy it. It is also great to freeze.

    • 21 years ago

    This was relatively easy to make and was pretty tasty. My husband absolutely loved it; I thought it would benefit from a bit more zing so next time I think I’ll try it with sausage and ground beef.
    Worth trying if you’re looking for a lasagna recipe with it’s own sauce. 🙂

    • 21 years ago

    This was relatively easy to make and was pretty tasty. My husband absolutely loved it; I thought it would benefit from a bit more zing so next time I think I’ll try it with sausage and ground beef.
    Worth trying if you’re looking for a lasagna recipe with it’s own sauce. 🙂

    • 21 years ago

    My boyfriend and I used this recipe at our first attempt at lasagna. Had a great time cooking it and also got rave reviews from our dinner guests! We decreased the amount of salt and it turned out just fine.

    • 21 years ago

    My boyfriend and I used this recipe at our first attempt at lasagna. Had a great time cooking it and also got rave reviews from our dinner guests! We decreased the amount of salt and it turned out just fine.

    • 21 years ago

    The recipe was very easy to follow.
    I cut the recipe in half. I didn’t add the eggs to the cottage cheese.
    My Son who is a very picky eater loved this lasagna, I will make this recipe again.

    • 21 years ago

    This was quickly a family favorite! The meats can be substituted… I used just ground beef, my mom uses sausage. This is our new favorite meal!

    • 21 years ago

    Amazingly delicious! I made this for my family and friends and they all loved it. I could not find ground pork and used all ground beef. I also used no salt cottage cheese and added salt to my taste. The sauce is so good you could have it over pasta. Next time I make it I will do it with the ground pork.

    • 21 years ago

    Amazingly delicious! I made this for my family and friends and they all loved it. I could not find ground pork and used all ground beef. I also used no salt cottage cheese and added salt to my taste. The sauce is so good you could have it over pasta. Next time I make it I will do it with the ground pork.

    • 21 years ago

    This is a great recipe. I doubled the sauce and used beef, pork and hot italian sausage. I also chopped carrot and sauted with onion and meat to break acidity (in place of sugar). I did not use as much salt as recipe called for and used half cottage cheese and half ricotta for cheese mixture and only two eggs. I only had a little sauce left. This may have been because my pan may have been larger than 13 x 9.

    • 20 years ago

    I loved this recipe, with a few changes. Based on previous reviews I made a little more sauce, used 1/8 cup minced carrots instead of sugar, and reduced the salt. I think cottage cheese is a wonderful replacement for the traditional ricotta, and (to really freak out you traditionalists), I use swiss cheese instead of mozzarella- a trick I picked up from my mother-in-law. It gives a major flavor boost.

    • 20 years ago

    I loved this recipe, with a few changes. Based on previous reviews I made a little more sauce, used 1/8 cup minced carrots instead of sugar, and reduced the salt. I think cottage cheese is a wonderful replacement for the traditional ricotta, and (to really freak out you traditionalists), I use swiss cheese instead of mozzarella- a trick I picked up from my mother-in-law. It gives a major flavor boost.

    • 20 years ago

    I thought this recipe was just ok! I was excited by the reviews, but my husband and I found that it was no better than the standard lasagna recipe.

    • 20 years ago

    Very good lasagna recipe! The sauce was so good, I was eating it right out of the pot it was simmering in! I used all ground beef. The lasagna turned out great and very tasty. I liked it even better the next day, warmed up. I’ve been eating it for a few days now and haven’t gotten sick of it. Yummy!

    • 20 years ago

    Very good lasagna recipe! The sauce was so good, I was eating it right out of the pot it was simmering in! I used all ground beef. The lasagna turned out great and very tasty. I liked it even better the next day, warmed up. I’ve been eating it for a few days now and haven’t gotten sick of it. Yummy!

    • 20 years ago

    The best lasagna I or anyone in my family has ever had. I made this for a family get together and I do not know how many times I heard that during dinner. I made the recipe in the morning and refrigerated until dinner time then baked with foil for about 45 minutes instead. I’m sure you could do this overnight too! Followed recipe exactly otherwise!

    • 20 years ago

    The best lasagna I or anyone in my family has ever had. I made this for a family get together and I do not know how many times I heard that during dinner. I made the recipe in the morning and refrigerated until dinner time then baked with foil for about 45 minutes instead. I’m sure you could do this overnight too! Followed recipe exactly otherwise!

    • 20 years ago

    Wonderful recipe and everyone loved it. Next time i will use less salt though, but otherwise, a great tasting dish.

    • 20 years ago

    Wonderful recipe and everyone loved it. Next time i will use less salt though, but otherwise, a great tasting dish.

    • 20 years ago

    This recipe was wonderful, easy to make and very tasty. I will definitately use this recipe again!!

    • 20 years ago

    This recipe was wonderful, easy to make and very tasty. I will definitately use this recipe again!!

    • 20 years ago

    The best lasagna I have ever had. My kids love it and my husband (who is against any food that is white) loved it. Thank you so much for this recipe. IT ROCKS!!

    • 20 years ago

    The best lasagna I have ever had. My kids love it and my husband (who is against any food that is white) loved it. Thank you so much for this recipe. IT ROCKS!!

    • 20 years ago

    I made this lasagna several times now and it is fabulous! I used all beef, ricotta cheese, and less salt, but still it was great! Gotta have it at least once a month now.

    • 20 years ago

    This was excellent. I used part skim ricotta instead of cottage cheese, Prego sauce and I also added chopped spinach. It was meaty with the perfect amount of cheese, pasta and sauce. I will surely make this again, but I may substitute hot italian sausage for teh ground pork.

    • 20 years ago

    This was excellent. I used part skim ricotta instead of cottage cheese, Prego sauce and I also added chopped spinach. It was meaty with the perfect amount of cheese, pasta and sauce. I will surely make this again, but I may substitute hot italian sausage for teh ground pork.

    • 20 years ago

    Excellent recipe!! turned out awesome, everyone loved it, highly recommend!! thanks 🙂

    • 20 years ago

    Excellent recipe!! turned out awesome, everyone loved it, highly recommend!! thanks 🙂

    • 20 years ago

    Very good. I substituted the ground pork for mushrooms (very finely chopped). I fed this to my husbands family when they visited us for a week, and they loved it. They (the kids anyway) think they hate mushrooms, so I didn’t tell them that this had half a pound of them. I used salt free tomato sauce & crushed tomatoes, extra garlic, no onion, and subsituted the sugar for grated carrots. I will certainly make this again, next time a completely meat free version.

    • 20 years ago

    This is a good basic lasagna recipe that is easy to make and holds together well. I used ricotta cheese in place of the cottage cheese and all ground beef. Next time I will leave out the meat entirely as I prefer it that way and think this has enough flavor without it.

    • 20 years ago

    This is a good basic lasagna recipe that is easy to make and holds together well. I used ricotta cheese in place of the cottage cheese and all ground beef. Next time I will leave out the meat entirely as I prefer it that way and think this has enough flavor without it.

    • 20 years ago

    My family loves this recipe! I like a “saucier” lasagna so next time i think i will add another 8 oz can of tomatoe sauce. It also came out a little salty. I will use half the amount of salt next time too and i think that would be plenty. Besides that it was awesome! This is my standard lasagna recipe now!

    • 20 years ago

    My family loves this recipe! I like a “saucier” lasagna so next time i think i will add another 8 oz can of tomatoe sauce. It also came out a little salty. I will use half the amount of salt next time too and i think that would be plenty. Besides that it was awesome! This is my standard lasagna recipe now!

    • 20 years ago

    I made this lasagna tonight and my family loved it. Brought some over to my neighbor and she gave it the thumbs up. I substituted onion salt for the salt and didn’t use as much as the recipe called for. It was great. I also used only ground meat. Will make again. Thanks Craig!

    • 20 years ago

    This was really good! Next time, though, I will make 2X the sauce, using 1.5X in the lasagna and serving the rest on the side. I also used 8oz cottage cheese and 16 oz ricotta in the cheese mixture because it seemed too runny with the three eggs otherwise. Next time I may cut the eggs to two and use 8oz cottage cheese and 8oz ricotta. Very, very tasty, and will definitely make again.

    • 20 years ago

    This was really good! Next time, though, I will make 2X the sauce, using 1.5X in the lasagna and serving the rest on the side. I also used 8oz cottage cheese and 16 oz ricotta in the cheese mixture because it seemed too runny with the three eggs otherwise. Next time I may cut the eggs to two and use 8oz cottage cheese and 8oz ricotta. Very, very tasty, and will definitely make again.

    • 20 years ago

    Iused my own sauce and following the other suggestions. It was wonderful!!!!!!!!!

    • 20 years ago

    Pretty good recipe. I will double the sauce next time, as I would have prefered mine more saucy. It was very cheesy. I followed the other suggestions and cut way back on the salt. I also used 1/2 cottage cheese and 1/2 ricotta cheese and only 2 eggs, that seemed to be just right. I also added an extra clove of garlic. I had to add to the baking time to just get it hot enough to melt the cheese. It would make a great spaghetti sauce and my husband and I are going to try the sauce with a baked spaghetti recipe.

    • 20 years ago

    HOLY MOLY! This stuff is wonderful. I am no cook, and my husband (who happens to be a great cook) says that this is the best lasagne he’s ever had. The only thing I changed was to only use 1/4C parmasan instead of the 3/4 that the recipe called for. EXCELLENT!

    • 19 years ago

    Everyone loves this lasagna! I have made it twice now and have never used the pork, but sometimes use some ground turkey in it’s place. If not, I double the ground beef to replace the pork. Thanks Craig!

    • 19 years ago

    Everyone loves this lasagna! I have made it twice now and have never used the pork, but sometimes use some ground turkey in it’s place. If not, I double the ground beef to replace the pork. Thanks Craig!

    • 19 years ago

    good and easy

    • 19 years ago

    good and easy

    • 19 years ago

    My boyfriend love this one.Never could a lasagna recipe that was good&easyto make but this one is!A little to salty taste for us but we don’t salt our food.I’ll cut the salt down next time.

    • 19 years ago

    Great recipe! The sauce was wonderful. I added some fennel to it, which added a nice taste to the dish. I had to use some “pre-made” as I needed some for one more layer. I ended up putting the lasagna under the broiler for 5 minutes to brown it, and it turned out awesome. Everyone enjoyed it, even the one who “doesn’t like Italian foor” (can you imagine?) went back for seconds. Brava mama!

    • 19 years ago

    My first time making lasagna and it was fabulous! Excellent recipe! I doubled the sauce and will now be making my own sauce for any kind of pasta! I did tweek it a bit by adding 1/2 lb of sweet italian sausage instead of pork and 1/2 lb ground meat. I also used fresh basil, fresh bay leaves, alittle bit of italian seasonings. I also used a blend of small curd cottage cheese and ricotta along with the parmesan and mozzarella. My boyfriend and daughter gave RAVE reviews! This will definitely be made once a month from now on and I will be making my own sauce instead of jar bought! Thanks for the wonderful recipe Craig! I have leftovers and there’s some in the freezer!

    • 19 years ago

    My first time making lasagna and it was fabulous! Excellent recipe! I doubled the sauce and will now be making my own sauce for any kind of pasta! I did tweek it a bit by adding 1/2 lb of sweet italian sausage instead of pork and 1/2 lb ground meat. I also used fresh basil, fresh bay leaves, alittle bit of italian seasonings. I also used a blend of small curd cottage cheese and ricotta along with the parmesan and mozzarella. My boyfriend and daughter gave RAVE reviews! This will definitely be made once a month from now on and I will be making my own sauce instead of jar bought! Thanks for the wonderful recipe Craig! I have leftovers and there’s some in the freezer!

    • 19 years ago

    I used ricotta cheese instead of the cottage cheese and used vegetarian “beef” instead of real meat, and completely disgarded the pork (I am a vegetarian). I took this dish over to my meat-eating extended family, which includes a picky pregnant woman and high school boy. They were surprised that I did not use real meat and they said it was the best lasagna they’d had. I agree with others in that the sauce really made the dish and I will now use it’s recipe for any red pasta dish, it was just that good.

    Will definitely be making this lasagna again, hopefully tomorrow night. This is my favorite lasagna recipe by far!

    (I decreased the salt by a teaspoon and used two eggs instead of three.)

    • 19 years ago

    I used ricotta cheese instead of the cottage cheese and used vegetarian “beef” instead of real meat, and completely disgarded the pork (I am a vegetarian). I took this dish over to my meat-eating extended family, which includes a picky pregnant woman and high school boy. They were surprised that I did not use real meat and they said it was the best lasagna they’d had. I agree with others in that the sauce really made the dish and I will now use it’s recipe for any red pasta dish, it was just that good.

    Will definitely be making this lasagna again, hopefully tomorrow night. This is my favorite lasagna recipe by far!

    (I decreased the salt by a teaspoon and used two eggs instead of three.)

    • 19 years ago

    What a wonderful receipe this is! My family absolutely loves it and it will be a great new addition to our family meals!

    • 19 years ago

    What a wonderful receipe this is! My family absolutely loves it and it will be a great new addition to our family meals!

    • 19 years ago

    This was delicious! I altered the recipe a bit because I did not have some of the ingredients. I used all beef/no pork, Two 28 oz cans of diced tomatos, 1 can tomato paste, dried parsley flakes, 2 jumbo eggs, no parmesan but extra mozzarella, cut the salt in half, used Barilla’s No Bake Pasta, part skim ricotta instead of cottage cheese and I was more generous with the other spices. Plus I added a layer of fresh baby spinach after the first layer of pasta. This is the first time I have made lasagna and I will stick with this recipe (with my alterations)!

    • 19 years ago

    This was delicious! I altered the recipe a bit because I did not have some of the ingredients. I used all beef/no pork, Two 28 oz cans of diced tomatos, 1 can tomato paste, dried parsley flakes, 2 jumbo eggs, no parmesan but extra mozzarella, cut the salt in half, used Barilla’s No Bake Pasta, part skim ricotta instead of cottage cheese and I was more generous with the other spices. Plus I added a layer of fresh baby spinach after the first layer of pasta. This is the first time I have made lasagna and I will stick with this recipe (with my alterations)!

    • 19 years ago

    Excellent–much like my Mom’s recipe. I substituted 1/2 lb. sweet Italian sausage and 1/2 lb. hot Italian sausage for the meat, and used ricotta instead of cottage cheese. I also omitted the sugar and salt. I prefer more layers and a cheesy top, so I made mine with a layer of noodles, 1/3 cheese mixture, 1/3 meat sauce, 1/4 mozarella, etc., and finished with 1/2 the mozarella on top. I baked it for 40 minutes with no foil so the mozarella would be brown and bubbly–delicious! Thanks, Craig!

    • 19 years ago

    This was the first time I’ve made a meat lasagna, used ground turkey instead. It was very good, though I think next time I will cook the meat with garlic and a shallot for extra flavor. Also my first time to make homemade sauce, so much better than a jar and easy too! Vey good the next day!

    • 19 years ago

    Just like my mom used to make. I used hot Italian sausage instead of the pork, and added probably 6 cloves chopped garlic to the sauce. Only used 1 egg, and 1/2 ricotta in place of 1/2 the cottage cheese. Delicious!

    • 19 years ago

    Just like my mom used to make. I used hot Italian sausage instead of the pork, and added probably 6 cloves chopped garlic to the sauce. Only used 1 egg, and 1/2 ricotta in place of 1/2 the cottage cheese. Delicious!

    • 19 years ago

    Very good!!! All my picky eaters had seconds and thirds!!! Enjoyed by all, will make again!!!

    • 19 years ago

    Very good!!! All my picky eaters had seconds and thirds!!! Enjoyed by all, will make again!!!

    • 19 years ago

    turned out good, no need to double

    • 19 years ago

    Best ever lasagna! Fixed for my family, including 2 teens and an 11 year old….all loved it. I did adjust the recipe a little. I used italian sausage and probably a 1/4 more of both beef and sausage. I used all ricotta instead of cottage cheese and no salt added tomato sauce just because several said it was very salty. I also added an addl 14 oz can of crushed tomatoes. I covered with foil and baked next day. A keeper I will make time and time again! Thanx!

    • 19 years ago

    I scaled this recipe to 32 to use to feel at a graduation party. I did not measure the seasoning, and used Italian seasoning instead. I also added an extra 29 oz can of tomato sauce and did NOT cook the noodles first, which saved lots of time. I also used ricotta and italian sausage (I was feeding italians and Croatians, I wanted authentic) They all enjoyed it!

    • 19 years ago

    I scaled this recipe to 32 to use to feel at a graduation party. I did not measure the seasoning, and used Italian seasoning instead. I also added an extra 29 oz can of tomato sauce and did NOT cook the noodles first, which saved lots of time. I also used ricotta and italian sausage (I was feeding italians and Croatians, I wanted authentic) They all enjoyed it!

    • 19 years ago

    This is a great recipe…mmmm

    • 19 years ago

    this is really good Lasagna, I was a little confused which salt went where since it is shown twice, but it was too much salt. It could be because I substituted Hot Italian sausage and lean beef. It was definitely too salty. I will positively make this again, just without salt since sauce and meat and spices already have salt, any desired addition can be added at the table. Thanks for a great receipe.

    • 19 years ago

    Everyone loved this lasagna. Great flavor, easy to make.

    • 19 years ago

    Everyone loved this lasagna. Great flavor, easy to make.

    • 19 years ago

    Really great recipe. I served this at a family dinner and everyone loved it. I doubled the sauce part of the recipe so I could have extra sauce to serve on the side. Otherwise I wouldn’t change a thing.

    • 19 years ago

    Really great recipe. I served this at a family dinner and everyone loved it. I doubled the sauce part of the recipe so I could have extra sauce to serve on the side. Otherwise I wouldn’t change a thing.

    • 19 years ago

    I was really suprised that this recipe was given 5 stars because it has so many problems. Several people mentioned that it was too salty. They were right. I left out all but 1/2 teaspoon salt and it was still really salty – I think it’s the parmesan cheese. The recipe calls for 16 oz of noodles but if you do 3 double layers you only need 18 strips. If you follow the instructions and put half of the cheese mixture, the mozzarella cheese, and the sauce between the first layer and the next, you have nothing to put on top of the last layer of noodles. I will not use this recipe again I think it needs some serious adjustments.

    • 19 years ago

    I was really suprised that this recipe was given 5 stars because it has so many problems. Several people mentioned that it was too salty. They were right. I left out all but 1/2 teaspoon salt and it was still really salty – I think it’s the parmesan cheese. The recipe calls for 16 oz of noodles but if you do 3 double layers you only need 18 strips. If you follow the instructions and put half of the cheese mixture, the mozzarella cheese, and the sauce between the first layer and the next, you have nothing to put on top of the last layer of noodles. I will not use this recipe again I think it needs some serious adjustments.

    • 19 years ago

    This is very yummy.
    I did have a few problems though. First, I thought it had too much of a tomatoey taste in the sauce so I added some carrot based on some of the other reviews, but it still had that tomato taste so I added a few teaspoons of brown sugar.
    Second, I wasn’t sure about the parsely. It says 1 TBSP, but I didn’t know if only 1/2 tbsp was to go into the sauce and the other 1/2 was to go into the ricotta mixture. I ended up putting it all into the sauce and just put extra into the cheese sauce and it turned out fine.
    Third, I doubled up on the sauce and used it all for the lasagna and wished I had left some over for extra sauce. I thought I would have plenty, but I didn’t and I had doubled this.
    4th, I used about the same amount of salt that the recipe called for and it tasted fine to me. Many people thought it was way too salty.
    Some changes I made were: I sauteed onion and garlic in olive oil before adding the ground beef. I only used ground beef. Then added extra garlic and onion to the tomato sauce because we love garlic. For the cheese sauce I used ricotta and shredded parmesan cheese. I think the grated parmesan might make it too salty.
    It was a time consuming recipe, but very very good. I wish I had some sauce left over.
    It’s very cheesy and I will make it again using my changes and possibly making sure that I have enough sauce left over.

    • 19 years ago

    This is very yummy.
    I did have a few problems though. First, I thought it had too much of a tomatoey taste in the sauce so I added some carrot based on some of the other reviews, but it still had that tomato taste so I added a few teaspoons of brown sugar.
    Second, I wasn’t sure about the parsely. It says 1 TBSP, but I didn’t know if only 1/2 tbsp was to go into the sauce and the other 1/2 was to go into the ricotta mixture. I ended up putting it all into the sauce and just put extra into the cheese sauce and it turned out fine.
    Third, I doubled up on the sauce and used it all for the lasagna and wished I had left some over for extra sauce. I thought I would have plenty, but I didn’t and I had doubled this.
    4th, I used about the same amount of salt that the recipe called for and it tasted fine to me. Many people thought it was way too salty.
    Some changes I made were: I sauteed onion and garlic in olive oil before adding the ground beef. I only used ground beef. Then added extra garlic and onion to the tomato sauce because we love garlic. For the cheese sauce I used ricotta and shredded parmesan cheese. I think the grated parmesan might make it too salty.
    It was a time consuming recipe, but very very good. I wish I had some sauce left over.
    It’s very cheesy and I will make it again using my changes and possibly making sure that I have enough sauce left over.

    • 19 years ago

    I made this recipe for my boss and his family when a family member was ill. It got excellent, excellent reviews, and was even better as a leftover. Not to mention my house smelled wonderful. I have used the sauce recipe for many other pasta dishes. Thanks for a new addition to my kitchen.

    • 19 years ago

    I made this recipe for my boss and his family when a family member was ill. It got excellent, excellent reviews, and was even better as a leftover. Not to mention my house smelled wonderful. I have used the sauce recipe for many other pasta dishes. Thanks for a new addition to my kitchen.

    • 19 years ago

    yummy lasagna, i made it for a dinner party yesteray (and made “Lisa’s lasagne” for the vegetarians) and they both were hits…thanks craig!

    • 19 years ago

    yummy lasagna, i made it for a dinner party yesteray (and made “Lisa’s lasagne” for the vegetarians) and they both were hits…thanks craig!

    • 19 years ago

    Outstanding served it to company and they loved it there was nothing left

    • 19 years ago

    Outstanding served it to company and they loved it there was nothing left

    • 18 years ago

    Wow – I’ve always been one to just use plain spaghetti sauce and cottage cheese for lasagna, but not anymore! This was fantastic! I used 1/2 lb. extra lean ground turkey and 1/2 lb. reduced fat sausage in place of the other meats (what I had on hand) and increased the sauce as suggested (2 28oz cans italian style diced tomatoes – I prefer them to the crushed). I also used f.f. cottage cheese and 1/2 c. egg substitute (~2 eggs). I made homemade noodles, as well. Served this to hubby’s bosses with garlic bread for the bread maker and a salad – everyone had seconds! This sauce is amazing and will be what I use from now on!

    • 18 years ago

    Wow – I’ve always been one to just use plain spaghetti sauce and cottage cheese for lasagna, but not anymore! This was fantastic! I used 1/2 lb. extra lean ground turkey and 1/2 lb. reduced fat sausage in place of the other meats (what I had on hand) and increased the sauce as suggested (2 28oz cans italian style diced tomatoes – I prefer them to the crushed). I also used f.f. cottage cheese and 1/2 c. egg substitute (~2 eggs). I made homemade noodles, as well. Served this to hubby’s bosses with garlic bread for the bread maker and a salad – everyone had seconds! This sauce is amazing and will be what I use from now on!

    • 18 years ago

    I came across this recipe while searching for a lasagna recipe that would be good enough to feed a crowd. This one was a favorite of my family, and my father in law. I’ll be serving it to an entire baseketball team and I bet they enjoy it too. I did use 1/2 ricotta and 1/2 cottage cheese. I think I’ll use more seasoning next time, and maybe a little more cheese.

    • 18 years ago

    I made this for my family and it was great, the best ziti recipe I have tried.

    4 stars instead of 5 because this recipe really should be written that you need a layer of sauce on the bottom of the pan before the first layer of pasta, or the first layer will be really dry. The cheese between layers will keep any sauce from getting to the pasta on the bottom.

    • 18 years ago

    I made this for my family and it was great, the best ziti recipe I have tried.

    4 stars instead of 5 because this recipe really should be written that you need a layer of sauce on the bottom of the pan before the first layer of pasta, or the first layer will be really dry. The cheese between layers will keep any sauce from getting to the pasta on the bottom.

    • 18 years ago

    Went great iver the holidays

    • 18 years ago

    This is the best lasagna I’ve made. I did make some changes to it (thanks to reviews) Instead of ground pork I used Italian Sausage, no salt, ricotta cheese instead of cottage cheese and added 1 pkg of frozen spinach to cheese mixture. We love garlic so used 4 large cloves fresh minced garlic. As other recommendations we doubled the sauce recipe (it would be excellent on other dishes).

    • 18 years ago

    This is the best lasagna I’ve made. I did make some changes to it (thanks to reviews) Instead of ground pork I used Italian Sausage, no salt, ricotta cheese instead of cottage cheese and added 1 pkg of frozen spinach to cheese mixture. We love garlic so used 4 large cloves fresh minced garlic. As other recommendations we doubled the sauce recipe (it would be excellent on other dishes).

    • 18 years ago

    My family loved this recipe! Will use this again!

    • 18 years ago

    My family loved this recipe! Will use this again!

    • 18 years ago

    We made a few changes because we’re vegetarian. Instead of using meat, we added a little more than 1/2 pound of mushrooms & some shredded carrots to the sauce. Also, I may have misunderstood something, but the whole box of noodles is too much … 1/2 box is probably plenty. And like others, my husband & I both thought it was a little too salty. I probably added 1 1/2-1 3/4 t of salt instead of 2t and it was still too salty. But if I reduced the salt some more, this would probably become a recipe we make often.

    • 18 years ago

    We made a few changes because we’re vegetarian. Instead of using meat, we added a little more than 1/2 pound of mushrooms & some shredded carrots to the sauce. Also, I may have misunderstood something, but the whole box of noodles is too much … 1/2 box is probably plenty. And like others, my husband & I both thought it was a little too salty. I probably added 1 1/2-1 3/4 t of salt instead of 2t and it was still too salty. But if I reduced the salt some more, this would probably become a recipe we make often.

    • 18 years ago

    This recipe has become a staple for my family! We love the flavor, and the ease of cooking. The sauce is wonderful! I substitute soy sausage and Morningstar Farms veggie crumbles for the meat, and even my carnivorous family can’t tell the difference. Love it!

    • 18 years ago

    This recipe has become a staple for my family! We love the flavor, and the ease of cooking. The sauce is wonderful! I substitute soy sausage and Morningstar Farms veggie crumbles for the meat, and even my carnivorous family can’t tell the difference. Love it!

    • 18 years ago

    My husband is a very picky eater and he loved this. He is even looking forward to eating the leftovers!

    • 18 years ago

    My husband is a very picky eater and he loved this. He is even looking forward to eating the leftovers!

    • 18 years ago

    Not what I was looking for, but a good recipe all in all.

    • 18 years ago

    Not what I was looking for, but a good recipe all in all.

    • 18 years ago

    Way toooooo much salt, cut the salt content by at least half. Couldn’t taste to much of the flavour of the meal as it was too salty. Will try it again though with the less salt.

    • 18 years ago

    Way toooooo much salt, cut the salt content by at least half. Couldn’t taste to much of the flavour of the meal as it was too salty. Will try it again though with the less salt.

    • 18 years ago

    My whole family and all my friends RAVE about this lasagna, my grandmother (who is an AMAZING cook) said it was the best lasagna she has ever had. THANK YOU!!

    • 18 years ago

    My whole family and all my friends RAVE about this lasagna, my grandmother (who is an AMAZING cook) said it was the best lasagna she has ever had. THANK YOU!!

    • 18 years ago

    this was so good but not enough sauce. Used Ricotta cheese instead of cottage cheese and doubled cheeses ricotta and mozz to make it more gooey. I adjusted according to prev reviews. replace sugar with 2 tsp ground carrot (thanks for the tip) – also replaced pork sausage with mild Italian sausage. I doubled everything but noodles and tripled onions/garlic/parsley/oregano. only used 4 eggs. For added flavor I a whole chopped green pepper. also added the garlic when meat was browning this seems to really release the flavor. Did not use any salt because all the cheeses are salty enough – this was a good move, it turned out perfect. will make this many more times – thanks Craig!! PS – This sause is great on pizza too!

    This freezes really well too but whenever i freeze dishes with tomato sauce, I find that i need to add just a little bit (small can) of sauce before cooking. just add to sides and it will work it’s way down. the little extra can of sauce will help to moisten it up and bring back some of the tomato flavor which seems to go away when frozen. you can freeze whole or cook the lasagna, cool, cut into serving sizes and freeze individual serving 🙂

    • 18 years ago

    this was so good but not enough sauce. Used Ricotta cheese instead of cottage cheese and doubled cheeses ricotta and mozz to make it more gooey. I adjusted according to prev reviews. replace sugar with 2 tsp ground carrot (thanks for the tip) – also replaced pork sausage with mild Italian sausage. I doubled everything but noodles and tripled onions/garlic/parsley/oregano. only used 4 eggs. For added flavor I a whole chopped green pepper. also added the garlic when meat was browning this seems to really release the flavor. Did not use any salt because all the cheeses are salty enough – this was a good move, it turned out perfect. will make this many more times – thanks Craig!! PS – This sause is great on pizza too!

    This freezes really well too but whenever i freeze dishes with tomato sauce, I find that i need to add just a little bit (small can) of sauce before cooking. just add to sides and it will work it’s way down. the little extra can of sauce will help to moisten it up and bring back some of the tomato flavor which seems to go away when frozen. you can freeze whole or cook the lasagna, cool, cut into serving sizes and freeze individual serving 🙂

    • 18 years ago

    it was good but I will need to change the spices a little next time. After reading pass reviews I added water and I’m happy that I did. I will make it again.

    • 18 years ago

    it was good but I will need to change the spices a little next time. After reading pass reviews I added water and I’m happy that I did. I will make it again.

    • 18 years ago

    I thought this tasted great! I did however use Ricotta instead of cottage cheese, and next time ill need to make a tad more sause, but other than that I loved it and so did my boyfriend.

    • 18 years ago

    I thought this tasted great! I did however use Ricotta instead of cottage cheese, and next time ill need to make a tad more sause, but other than that I loved it and so did my boyfriend.

    • 17 years ago

    I cannot cook; however, I can grocery shop and follow directions. It’s a no brainer really – buy the best quality ingredients and follow the directions precisely. I wanted something yummy and homemade for two holiday get togethers. Folks loved it. My mom (a superb cook) said it was the best lasagna she’s had in her life. Oh my god, dynamite.

    • 17 years ago

    I cannot cook; however, I can grocery shop and follow directions. It’s a no brainer really – buy the best quality ingredients and follow the directions precisely. I wanted something yummy and homemade for two holiday get togethers. Folks loved it. My mom (a superb cook) said it was the best lasagna she’s had in her life. Oh my god, dynamite.

    • 17 years ago

    I loved this lasagna! It will be the one I make from now on! I added chopped spinach to the cheese mixture for an added veggie. I also substituted canned marinara sauce because I needed a quicker recipe. For a healthier version, try ground turkey breast as I did and it’s guaranteed a winner by anyone! It turned out very well and as I said, I will make it again and again!

    • 17 years ago

    I loved this lasagna! It will be the one I make from now on! I added chopped spinach to the cheese mixture for an added veggie. I also substituted canned marinara sauce because I needed a quicker recipe. For a healthier version, try ground turkey breast as I did and it’s guaranteed a winner by anyone! It turned out very well and as I said, I will make it again and again!

    • 17 years ago

    This is an easy recipe to follow — and I’m a horrible (and I do mean horrible) cook. I made this and my husband was THRILLED. It was great! Granted, it’s somewhat time consuming, but not one of those recipes where you feel pressured to run around the kitchen like a chicken. Thanks, Craig!

    • 17 years ago

    This is an easy recipe to follow — and I’m a horrible (and I do mean horrible) cook. I made this and my husband was THRILLED. It was great! Granted, it’s somewhat time consuming, but not one of those recipes where you feel pressured to run around the kitchen like a chicken. Thanks, Craig!

    • 17 years ago

    This is my new favorite recipe for lasagna. I used fresh pureed tomatoes (4 large ones) and it was absolutely delicious. Thanks Craig.

    • 17 years ago

    This is my new favorite recipe for lasagna. I used fresh pureed tomatoes (4 large ones) and it was absolutely delicious. Thanks Craig.

    • 17 years ago

    YUM! What a fantastic recipe. My picky husband even LOVED it. FYI…top it with mozerella cheese and bake 15 min. longer so it’s not runny.

    • 17 years ago

    YUM! What a fantastic recipe. My picky husband even LOVED it. FYI…top it with mozerella cheese and bake 15 min. longer so it’s not runny.

    • 17 years ago

    My family really loved this recipe. It’s a keeper and I will make it again. However, I did make a few changes…I chose tomato sauces & crushed tomatoes with italion seasoning, I used 2 eggs instead of 3, limited the salt and added worchestshire sauce to season the pork/beef mixture and added the meat mixture 1st before adding the noodles.

    • 17 years ago

    My family really loved this recipe. It’s a keeper and I will make it again. However, I did make a few changes…I chose tomato sauces & crushed tomatoes with italion seasoning, I used 2 eggs instead of 3, limited the salt and added worchestshire sauce to season the pork/beef mixture and added the meat mixture 1st before adding the noodles.

    • 17 years ago

    I made this for Valentines day the nigt before. I substituted Ricotta for cottage cheese, only used a couple dashes of salt in both the sauce and cheese mix, and used one pound italian sausage instead of the beef/pork combo. Baked it for thirty minutes covered, 5 uncovered, then let it cool and put it in the fridge. The next day I came home from work, put it in the oven for about thirty to forty five minutes at 275 (upped it half way to 350- Hubby was hungry) and served.
    They always say Lasagna’s better the next day!

    • 17 years ago

    I made this for Valentines day the nigt before. I substituted Ricotta for cottage cheese, only used a couple dashes of salt in both the sauce and cheese mix, and used one pound italian sausage instead of the beef/pork combo. Baked it for thirty minutes covered, 5 uncovered, then let it cool and put it in the fridge. The next day I came home from work, put it in the oven for about thirty to forty five minutes at 275 (upped it half way to 350- Hubby was hungry) and served.
    They always say Lasagna’s better the next day!

    • 17 years ago

    This is a great recipe. I highly recommend it. Everyone raved about it.

    • 17 years ago

    This is a great recipe. I highly recommend it. Everyone raved about it.

    • 17 years ago

    Good stuff! The sauce was flavorful although I may cut back on the salt just a tad bit. I used 1 lb of ground beef, used only 6 lasagna noodles (3 for each of the two layers), and added some leftover tomato paste that I needed to get rid of. When I was assembling the lasagna, I was afraid that there wasn’t enough sauce but after baking it in the oven, I found that it was the right amount. My husband and sister really liked this lasagna and since my husband likes his lasagna to be cheesy, this was the perfect recipe. I didn’t even bother with the cottage cheese/parmesan cheese layer and I’ll probably make it that way in the future. I really liked how this recipe was so easy and quick…..no cutting, no peeling of any kind necessary.

    • 17 years ago

    Good stuff! The sauce was flavorful although I may cut back on the salt just a tad bit. I used 1 lb of ground beef, used only 6 lasagna noodles (3 for each of the two layers), and added some leftover tomato paste that I needed to get rid of. When I was assembling the lasagna, I was afraid that there wasn’t enough sauce but after baking it in the oven, I found that it was the right amount. My husband and sister really liked this lasagna and since my husband likes his lasagna to be cheesy, this was the perfect recipe. I didn’t even bother with the cottage cheese/parmesan cheese layer and I’ll probably make it that way in the future. I really liked how this recipe was so easy and quick…..no cutting, no peeling of any kind necessary.

    • 17 years ago

    Delicious!

    • 17 years ago

    Delicious!

    • 17 years ago

    We love this recipe. We didn’t double the noodles but did double the sauce and served some on the side. I made this recipe for company twice and both times everyone loved it. Thanks for a great recipe!

    • 17 years ago

    We love this recipe. We didn’t double the noodles but did double the sauce and served some on the side. I made this recipe for company twice and both times everyone loved it. Thanks for a great recipe!

    • 17 years ago

    I am not the person in my family who normally does the cooking. Lately though I’ve been cooking up a storm. This recipe was easy to make and tasted awesome! Thanks for your help in the kitchen with this one.

    • 17 years ago

    It’s great! I flipped the order of the top layer so that the cheese was on top.

    • 17 years ago

    It’s great! I flipped the order of the top layer so that the cheese was on top.

    • 17 years ago

    Fast & easy. Not a bite went to waste. I may try variations with a little more spice.

    • 17 years ago

    Fast & easy. Not a bite went to waste. I may try variations with a little more spice.

    • 17 years ago

    excellant dish really enjoyed making and eating it

    • 17 years ago

    excellant dish really enjoyed making and eating it

    • 17 years ago

    Made this recipe from here for years. However, it seems too salty anymore. Next time I will the the salt in at least half.

    • 17 years ago

    Made this recipe from here for years. However, it seems too salty anymore. Next time I will the the salt in at least half.

    • 17 years ago

    My husband said “this was good, but I’ve had better”. I wish it had more sauce. Otherwise good lasagna. Thanks!

    • 17 years ago

    My husband said “this was good, but I’ve had better”. I wish it had more sauce. Otherwise good lasagna. Thanks!

    • 17 years ago

    I love this recipe, but I made some changes. I made the lasagna with ground turkey and only with Mazzarella & parmesan cheese because cottage cheese and Regato is a little to heavy for my stomach. I also put Tomato sauce on the bottom of the pan and on top of the Lasagna because it would of been to dry if I didn’t.

    • 17 years ago

    I love this recipe, but I made some changes. I made the lasagna with ground turkey and only with Mazzarella & parmesan cheese because cottage cheese and Regato is a little to heavy for my stomach. I also put Tomato sauce on the bottom of the pan and on top of the Lasagna because it would of been to dry if I didn’t.

    • 17 years ago

    I changed some things, but followed the general recipe. I used just ground sirloin and followed the advice of the others and doubled the sauce. I topped it with the cheese layer using double the amount of cheese. This recipe is pretty involved and takes awhile, but it is so worth it. My husband said that this was the best thing I have ever made! We have eaten it all weekend and it is just as good leftover. Some friends tried it and said that it was the best lasagna they have ever had! I was thrilled and will definitely make it again!

    • 17 years ago

    I changed some things, but followed the general recipe. I used just ground sirloin and followed the advice of the others and doubled the sauce. I topped it with the cheese layer using double the amount of cheese. This recipe is pretty involved and takes awhile, but it is so worth it. My husband said that this was the best thing I have ever made! We have eaten it all weekend and it is just as good leftover. Some friends tried it and said that it was the best lasagna they have ever had! I was thrilled and will definitely make it again!

    • 17 years ago

    I tried this recipe to get a real homemade taste and it by far succeeded. I didn’t change anything in the recipe and it was awesome. I have the world’s pickiest hubby and mother-in-law and even they ate it which was nothing short of a miracle… I’ll definately be making this recipe again in the near future.

    • 17 years ago

    I tried this recipe to get a real homemade taste and it by far succeeded. I didn’t change anything in the recipe and it was awesome. I have the world’s pickiest hubby and mother-in-law and even they ate it which was nothing short of a miracle… I’ll definately be making this recipe again in the near future.

    • 17 years ago

    Great recipe. I cooked two because I have such a large household. In one night, we ate it all, none wasted. My mother who is a southern cook, very particular, even loved it! But the clincher was when I heated up the second one (I’d placed it in the freezer and took it out and and cooked it slowly). When my husband and I came home, my teenagers’ friends and my kids had eaten it all up. All of the teens/young adults raved. It was quite disappointing to come home to an empty tray of lasagna, but I was soooo glad they enjoyed it! I made two changes: replaced cottage cheese with ricotta and used my favorite brand of spaghetti sauce instead of the tomato sauce/paste. It turned out scrumptous!

    • 17 years ago

    Great recipe. I cooked two because I have such a large household. In one night, we ate it all, none wasted. My mother who is a southern cook, very particular, even loved it! But the clincher was when I heated up the second one (I’d placed it in the freezer and took it out and and cooked it slowly). When my husband and I came home, my teenagers’ friends and my kids had eaten it all up. All of the teens/young adults raved. It was quite disappointing to come home to an empty tray of lasagna, but I was soooo glad they enjoyed it! I made two changes: replaced cottage cheese with ricotta and used my favorite brand of spaghetti sauce instead of the tomato sauce/paste. It turned out scrumptous!

    • 16 years ago

    I have been making this recipe for years. I just use beef instead of a beef pork combination and it always turns out perfectly!

    • 16 years ago

    I have been making this recipe for years. I just use beef instead of a beef pork combination and it always turns out perfectly!

    • 16 years ago

    This is the best lasagna we have ever had! And my BFF is Italian! Lol! The only changes I made were to add a layer of the sauce to the bottom like another review recommended. Make it a BIG can of tomato sauce. And use a little bit more cottage cheese. It makes the sauce spread out better and makes it goes farther as you make layers! And enjoy! Thanks to whoever posted this recipe!

    • 16 years ago

    This is the best lasagna we have ever had! And my BFF is Italian! Lol! The only changes I made were to add a layer of the sauce to the bottom like another review recommended. Make it a BIG can of tomato sauce. And use a little bit more cottage cheese. It makes the sauce spread out better and makes it goes farther as you make layers! And enjoy! Thanks to whoever posted this recipe!

    • 16 years ago

    This is a great lasagne. Different from my usual, but really good. I’ve been using cottage cheese instead of ricotta for many, many years, and it’s great. Also, my recipe with the cottage cheese does not have eggs in it.

    • 16 years ago

    This is a great lasagne. Different from my usual, but really good. I’ve been using cottage cheese instead of ricotta for many, many years, and it’s great. Also, my recipe with the cottage cheese does not have eggs in it.

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