STEP 1

Bring a saucepan filled with water to a boil. Add lasagna noodles and cook till al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water.

STEP 2

In a large skillet, cook the sausage and beef over medium heat until no longer pink.

STEP 3

Drain all but 2 tablespoons of the grease and add the diced onions. When soft, add in the sauce.

In a medium bowl, combine the Ricotta, 2 cups of the mozzarella, egg and Italian seasoning. Mix well.

STEP 4

Layer as follows: 1/3 of the meat-sauce mixture, 3 cooked noodles, 1/3 of the cheese mixture. Do this three times.

STEP 5

Top with any extra sauce, 1 cup of mozzarella cheese and the Parmesan cheese.

STEP 6

Cover with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 20 minutes.

STEP 7

Cottage cheese can be substituted for ricotta cheese if you don’t have it or prefer a different texture.

RECIPE NOTE