Bitsy's Kitchen
Lasagna with Sausage
1 to 1 1/2 pounds Hot Italian Sausage
4-6 cloves garlic
1 1/2 tablespoons whole dried basil
2 14 1/2 ounce cans stewed tomatoes (Italian style, if available)
12 oz. can tomato paste
8 oz. package lasagna noodles
1 qt. container low fat cottage cheese
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
2 Tbsp. Italian seasoning
3 eggs, beaten
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
2 - 12 oz. packages mozzarella, thinly sliced
Brown meat slowly, spoon off excess fat. Add next four ingredients and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cook noodles according to the package directions. Drain.
In a medium bowl combine cottage cheese, parmesan, Italian seasoning, eggs, and salt and pepper. In a 10 x 15" casserole dish layer: one half of the noodles, one half of the cottage cheese mixture, one half of the mozzarella, and one half of the meat sauce. Repeat ending with the meat sauce.
Bake at 375° F. for 30 minutes. Let stand for 10-20 minutes before cutting. If made ahead and still chilled, allow 45 minutes at 375° F.
Serves: 8-10