Thursday, July 23, 2009

Grandma Pat Wiley's AMAZING lasagna


A classic sunday favorite for all of us Wiley kids and adults alike...This Lasagna is to die for, and it was a great bday present to her grandaughter :) here it is straight from Grandma herself:

Noodles:
  • Spray pan with Pam for easy cleanup
  • I choose to use big shells but you can layer wide noodles if you prefer.
Cook the noodles--cool to handle

Sauce:
  • 1 lb ground beef with salt and pepper for seasoning
  • 1 lg. can diced tomatoes
  • 2 cans tomato paste and 3 cans water
  • Dried basil and garlic powder to taste (I use just a bit of both)
Brown meat, combine other ingredients and simmer for about 30 minutes.

Cheese Filling:

  • 1 16oz container cottage cheese
  • 3/4 c. grated parmesan Cheese
  • 1/4 c. dried parsley flakes
  • 4 eggs beaten
  • salt and pepper
Mix together.

Layer into pan; Bake about 1 hour at 350*
- stuff shells or layers noodes and filling
- Cover with sliced or shredded mozzerella Cheese
- Cover with Meat sauce; serve any extra sauce at table.