Lasagna (American Heart Association Recipe)

I've had this recipe for over 20 years. I noted that the source was the American Heart Association, which is surprising considering how much meat & cheese is in it.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1  lb ground beef
• 1⁄8 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1  tablespoon parsley
• 1  tablespoon basil
• 2 1⁄2 cups canned tomatoes, diced
• 8  ounces tomato paste
• 8  ounces  lasagna noodles
• 1  pint cottage cheese
• 2  eggs, beaten
• 2  tablespoons parsley
• 1⁄2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 1  lb mozzarella cheese, sliced

Directions

1. Cook beef until lightly browned.
2. Add garlic powder, 1 T parsley, basil, tomatoes, tomato paste and salt to taste; simmer, uncovered, until thick, about 45 minutes.
3. Combine cottage cheese, eggs, 2 T parsley, parmesan and pepper.
4. In 13 X 9 pan layer noodles (no need to cook the noodles first), meat sauce, cottage cheese mixture and mozzarella; repeat layers.
5. Bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes.