This lasagna recipe is an easy weeknight meal that you can even prepare in advance!

Ingredients

• 2 pounds ground beef
• 12 lasagna noodles (I use the no-boil ones)
• 2 jars spaghetti sauce
• 1 container cottage cheese
• 1 container ricotta cheese
• 4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley
• 1 tablespoon oregano
• 1 tablespoon basil
• salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

1. In a large pan, over medium heat brown the ground beef until no pink shows, about 4 minutes. Then drain the grease. Add spaghetti sauce and simmer for 5 minutes.
2. In a large bowl, mix together the cottage cheese, ricotta cheese, 2 cups of the mozzarella cheese, eggs, half of the grated parmesan cheese, dried, parsley, oregano, basil, salt & pepper.
3. To assemble, in the bottom of a 9×13″ baking dish evenly spread 3/4 cup of the sauce mixture. Cover with 4 of the lasagna noodles, 2 cups of the cheese mixture, and 1/2 cup sauce.
4. Repeat layers twice.
5. Top with 4 noodles, remaining sauce, remaining mozzarella and parmesan cheese.
6. Cover with aluminum foil.
7. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. Uncover and bake an additional 10 minutes.
8. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.