GREAT LASAGNA
1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1 (8 oz) package lasagna noodles
3/4 cup chopped onion
1 (12 oz) can tomato paste
1 (6 oz) can tomato paste
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons burgandy wine
1 teaspoon oregano
3/4 teaspoon rosemary
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
3 eggs, slightly beaten
1 quart drained or dry cottage cheese
2 (6 oz) packages mozzarella cheese
1/3-1/2 cup parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon salt
3/4 cup chopped green pepper (optional)
2 1/4 cup hot water
1 1/2 tablespoons minced parsley
1 tablespoon minced garlic
3/4 teaspoon basil
3 bay leaves, crumbled
Cook noodles in 3-quarts boiling, salted water until fork tender; drain. Brown meat, onion, and green pepper over low heat until soft; drain. Blend tomato paste, water, wine and seasonings together in saucepan. Bring to a boil, ad meat mixture and simmer 15 minutes. Set aside. Blend eggs with cottage cheese in bowl. Alternately meat sauce, noodles and mozzarella cheese (ending with sauce) in a 9 x 13-inch baking dish; place all of the cottage cheese/egg mixture in the center. Sprinkle liberally with Parmesan cheese. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 45 to 50 minutes. Let stand for 10 to 15 minutes before cutting or bake ahead and reheat, covered with foil in 350 degree oven,25-30 minutes or until hot.
Makes 10-12 servings
