1/2 lb. Italian sausage (I use bulk)
1/2 lb. ground beef
1 1/2 tbsp. minced garlic
1 tsp. basil
1 (15 oz.) can tomato sauce
1 (12 oz.) can tomato paste
1 (8 oz.) pkg. lasagna noodles
2 eggs, beaten
2 (12 oz. ea.) tubs cottage cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tbsp. parsley
1 tsp. salt, divided
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 (16 oz.) pkg. Mozzarella cheese slices

Brown both the ground beef and sausage, draining any excess fat. Add garlic, basil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, tomato sauce, and tomato paste. Mix well. Simmer for 30 minutes stirring occasionally.

Prepare noodles according to package directions.

Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13x2-inch pan. Set aside.

In a bowl, combine eggs, cottage cheese, Parmesan cheese, parsley, salt and pepper. Mix well.

Layer in prepared pan as follows: 3 strips lasagna noodles, 1/3rd meat mixture, then 1/3rd of the cheese mixture, and Mozzarella cheese slices on top. Repeat for two more layers using all 9 noodles ending with more Mozzarella cheese slices on top.

Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes or until slightly browned.

Submitted by: GT