Best Ever Lasagna

• 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
• 1/2 lb Italian sausage
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp salt (to taste)
• 1 tbsp dried parsley flakes
• 1 tbsp dried oregano
• 1 tbsp dried basil
• 2 (14.5-ounce) cans whole tomatoes, undrained and chopped.
• 2 (6-ounce) cans tomato paste
• 24 ounces cottage cheese or 24 ounces ricotta cheese
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 2 tbsp parsley
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 pound mozzarella cheese, divided
• 12-15 lasagna noodles

1. 1. Brown ground beef, Italian sausage, onion and garlic.
2. 2. Add salt, parsley, oregano, basil, tomatoes, and tomato paste; stirring until well mixed.
3. 3. Simmer 1 hour
4. 4. Cook lasagna noodles according to package directions; drain and set aside.
5. 5. Spray a 13"x9" baking pan with cooking spray.
6. 6. Combine cottage cheese, eggs, pepper, parsley, Parmesan cheese and 1/2 of mozzarella cheese; In a lasagna pan, layer noodles, meat sauce, and cheese mixture; repeat.
7. 7. Top off with layer of noodles; sprinkle evenly with remaining mozzarella cheese.
8. 8. Bake at 375 degrees F for 30 to 40 minutes, or until cheese mixture is thoroughly melted.

lean ground beef, italian sausage, onion, garlic, salt, parsley flakes, oregano, basil, tomatoes, tomato paste, cottage cheese, eggs, pepper, parsley, parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, lasagna noodles

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/best-ever-lasagna-53044831 (may not work)