Traditional lasagna is ideal and well-received. Lucky for Lorri, she entered her entree in our Luscious Lasagna contest it was awarded Grand Prize! From Lorri Foockle of Granville Illinois.

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef

3/4 pound bulk pork sausage

3 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce

2 cans (6 ounces each) tomato paste

2 garlic cloves, minced

2 teaspoons sugar

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon pepper

3 eggs

3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

3 cups (24 ounces) small-curd cottage cheese

1 carton (8 ounces) ricotta cheese

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

9 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained

6 slices provolone cheese

3 cups (12 ounces) shredded part-skim

mozzarella cheese, divided

Method 

In a large skillet, cook beef and sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. 

Add the tomato sauce, tomato paste, garlic, sugar, seasoning, salt and pepper.

Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.

In a large bowl, combine the eggs and parsley. Stir in the cottage cheese, ricotta and Parmesan.

Spread 1 cup of meat sauce in an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish. Layer with three noodles, provolone cheese, 2 cups cottage cheese mixture, 1 cup mozzarella, three noodles, 2 cups meat sauce, remaining cottage cheese mixture and 1 cup mozzarella. 

Top with the remaining noodles, meat sauce and mozzarella (dish will be full).

Cover and bake at 375° for 50 minutes. Uncover; bake 20 minutes longer or until heated through. 

Let stand for 15 minutes before cutting. Yield: 12 servings.