Mom'S Lasagna

• 1/2 lb. ground beef
• 1/2 lb. bulk Italian sausage
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can (28 oz.) crushed tomatoes, undrained
• 1 can (6 oz.) tomato paste
• 1 1/2 c. water
• 1 c. salsa
• 2 tsp. sugar
• 1 to 2 tsp. chili powder
• 1 tsp. fennel seed
• 1 tsp. dried oregano
• 1 tsp. dried basil
• 9 lasagna noodles
• 1 carton (16 oz.) cottage cheese
• 4 c. (1 lb.) shredded mozzarella cheese
• 3/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese

1. In a large kettle or Dutch oven, cook beef, sausage and onion until meat is browned and onion is tender; drain.
2. Stir in the rest of the ingredients except the noodles and cheeses.
3. Simmer, uncovered, for 3 hours, stirring occasionally.
4. Meanwhile, cook lasagna noodles according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water.
5. In a greased 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking dish, layer a third of the noodles and meat sauce, half of the cottage cheese, a third of the mozzarella and a third of the parmesan.
6. Repeat layers.
7. Top with remaining noodles, meat sauce, mozzarella and parmesan.
8. Cover and bake at 350u0b0 for 45 minutes; uncover and bake for 20 minutes.
9. Let stand for 20 minutes before cutting.
10. Yield: 12 servings.

ground beef, italian sausage, onion, garlic, tomatoes, tomato paste, water, salsa, sugar, chili powder, fennel seed, oregano, basil, lasagna noodles, cottage cheese, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=9180 (may not work)