LASAGNA BELMONTE 
1 med. onion, chopped
3 tbsp. olive oil
1 1/2 lbs. lean ground beef
1 clove garlic, minced
2 (8 oz.) cans tomato sauce
1/2 lb. Mozzarella cheese
1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
12 oz. lasagna noodles
1 lb. cottage cheese (sm. curd)
1/2 c. Parmesan cheese
1 c. water
Oregano

In a large fry pan, saute onion in oil until soft; add beef and garlic, cook, stirring until meat is brown. Stir in tomato sauce, paste and water. Add salt, oregano, pepper and stir until mixed. Cover pan and simmer.

Meanwhile, cook noodles in boiling salted water until tender. Drain thoroughly, rinse in cold water and drain again. Arrange about 1/3 of noodles in bottom of 9"x13" pan. Lay one layer of noodles lengthwise, next layer crosswise. Spread 1/3 of tomato sauce over noodles; top with cottage cheese or ricotta cheese and Mozzarella cheese. Top with Parmesan cheese. Bake, uncovered for 30 minutes at 350 degrees.

 

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