Delicious Lasagna

Today's recipe is Lasagna. This is the best recipe I have ever tasted. When I was pregnant with Xander I craved Lasagna, I searched high and low for the lasagna that my cravings were looking for. I tried Fazolli's and Stouffers and my mom's and anywhere I was who had anything on the menu that resembled Lasagna. I would take one bite gag and switch plates with Clint. Until we went to the cabin and Clint's Aunt made the lasagna of my dreams. This recipe is hers with a few alterations because I like to add vegetables to my lasagna. Sometime I add Spinach and Carrots. Today's version I added Zucchini squash. And to all who ate it was divine!

2 T EVOO

1/2 an onion, minced

1 lb Hamburger

1 1/2 t Salt

1/2 t Pepper

1/4 t Oregano

3 T Parsley

2 1/2 C Canned Tomatoes

1/2 C Parmesan Cheese

3/4 lb Mozzarella Cheese

3/4 lb Mild Cheddar

1 lb Cottage Cheese

Lasagna Noodles.

(Important side note. I always buy Colby Jack cheese so instead of the Mozz. and Cheddar Cheese, I just use 1 1/2 lbs of grated Colby Jack)

Over med heat saute in EVOO onion, brown the beef, add salt, pepper, oregano, tomatoes, parsley. (This is also when I add any other vegetables, today I peeled, quartered and cubed a small Zucchini) Simmer for 25-45 minutes. Cook noodles as directed and lay on wax paper to drain. Stir together Parmesan Cheese, and 1 lb of the Colby Jack (or what ever cheese you are using) and cottage cheese.

In 9x13 put a small amount of sauce to coat the pan so the noodles don't stick. Then place a layer of noodles. Spread 1/2 of meat mixture, top with 1/3 of cheese mixture, then noodles, repeat. Ending with noodles on top. Sprinkle the remaining cheese covering all exposure of noodle.

Bake at 350 degrees for 30-40 minutes until the cheese is all melted and it is heated through. I like the cheese to brown a little bit.

Sorry I forgot to take a picture before we cut into it;)
This sauce is also very good as spaghetti sauce!!!