1 ½TbspHomemade Italian Seasoning Dressing Mix, (*Recipe in Notes)
1-2(24oz)jar(s) favorite red pasta sauce, (I used 1 ½ jars)
1(24oz) tub 2% Small Cottage Cheese Curd
2 ½cupsshredded mozzarella cheese
Dried parsley
Instructions
Boil lasagna noodles according to directions on the box. Drain & set aside.
Brown ground beef with italian seasoning in a skillet over medium-high heat, breaking up with a spoon. Once browned, drain fat & set aside.
In a greased 13x9" baking dish, spread a small amount of pasta sauce on the bottom.
Layer 3 noodles.
Evenly spread half the cottage cheese over the noodles.
Evenly sprinkle half the meat over the cottage cheese.
Evenly spread ⅓ of the pasta sauce over the meat.
Evenly sprinkle with ¾ cup mozzarella cheese.
Layer 3 noodles.
Evenly spread the second half of the cottage cheese over the noodles.
Evenly sprinkle the second half of the meat over the cottage cheese.
Evenly spread another ⅓ of the pasta sauce over the meat.
Evenly sprinkle with ¾ cup mozzarella cheese.
Top with 3 remaining noodles.
Spread last ⅓ of the pasta sauce.
Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup of mozzarella. Shake a little dried parsley over the top.
Cover with foil & bake at 350˚F for 45 minutes or until bubbling & cheese is melted, removing foil the last 10 minutes of bake time.
Allow lasagna to rest for 10 minutes before cutting & serving, allowing juices to absorb into the pasta. Enjoy!
Notes
**If cooking a frozen lasagna: Bake at 350˚F for 75-90 minutes, removing foil last 10 minutes to melt cheese.Homemade Italian Seasoning Dressing Mix
2 Tbsp garlic powder
2 Tbsp dried minced onion
2 Tbsp granulated sugar
4 Tbsp dried oregano
2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp dried thyme
2 tsp dried basil
2 Tbsp dried parsley
½ tsp celery salt
4 Tbsp salt
½ tsp paprika
Place all ingredients into a food processor or blender and blend until smooth. Store in a cool, dry place.Italian Salad Dressing made with Homemade Mix (above)
¼ cup + 2 Tbsp white vinegar
⅔ cup canola or vegetable oil
2 Tbsp water
1 ½ Tbsp dry Italian Seasoning Dressing Mix
Blend or whisk together until smooth. Serve over your favorite salads.