Lasagna

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 2  tablespoons  oil
• 1⁄2 lb mushroom
• 2  slices bacon, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup water
• 2  cloves garlic, crushed
• 2  teaspoons salt
• 1  onion, Chopped
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 1⁄2 lbs lean ground beef
• 1⁄2 lb mozzarella cheese
• 1⁄2 lb  salami, Chopped
• 2  eggs, Beaten
• 1⁄2 teaspoon sweet basil
• 1⁄2 cup parmesan cheese, Grated
• 1  tablespoon parsley, Chopped
• 1⁄2 lb  lasagna noodle, Cooked
• 2 (5 1/2ounce) cans tomato paste
• 8  ounces cottage cheese
• 2  cups canned tomatoes

Directions

1. Saute bacon, crushed garlic, and onion in hot oil for 5 min.
2. Remove the garlic.
3. Add ground beef, salami, basil, and parsley.
4. Brown well.
5. Add tomato paste, tomatoes, mushrooms, and water.
6. Simmer uncovered for 1 hour or until very thick.
7. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
8. Preheat oven to 375F.
9. Butter a 12x9 inch casserole or lasagna dish.
10. Grate mozzarella.
11. Combine cottage cheese, egg and Parmesan cheese.
12. Pour a layer of tomato sauce in the bottom of dish.
13. Cover with a layer of noodles and a layer of the cheese /egg mixture, sprinkle with mozzarella.
14. Repeat, ending with sauce and a layer of mozzarella.
15. Bake for 30 min.
16. Note: The flavor improves when lasagna is prepared a day in advance and refrigerated until time for baking.