Easy Lasagna

Joanie's Easy Lasagna

A super easy and fast beef lasagna recipe. It is made
with a prepared sauce, and requires no boiling of the
noodles.

1 lb. lean ground beef
1 onion, chopped
1 can (4.5 oz.) mushrooms, drained
1 jar (28 oz.) spaghetti sauce
1 carton (16 oz.) cottage cheese
1 pint part-skim ricotta cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 eggs
1 pkg. (16 oz.) dry lasagna noodles
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

1. In a large skillet, cook and stir ground beef until
brown. Add mushrooms and onions; saute until onions are
transparent. Stir in pasta sauce, and heat through.

2. In a medium size bowl, combine cottage cheese, ricotta
cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, and eggs.

3. Spread a thin layer of the meat sauce in the bottom of
a 9 x 13 baking pan. Layer with uncooked lasagna noodles,
cheese mixture, mozzarella cheese, and meat sauce. Continue
layering until all ingredients are used, reserving 1/2 cup
mozzarella. Cover pan with aluminum foil.

4. Bake in a preheated 350º F., oven for 45 minutes.
Uncover, and top with remaining half cup
of mozzarella cheese. Bake for an additional 15 minutes.
Remove from oven, and let stand 10 to 15 minutes
before serving.

Makes 8 servings