Lasagna

Submitted By: Downhome

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Difficulty: easy Prep Time: Fifteen Minutes Total Time: Under an hour

2 lbs ground beef
1 small carrot, diced
1 jumbo onion, diced
5 celery sticks, diced
5 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 tsp thyme
1 tsp basil
1 tsp oregano
1/2 tsp rosemary
1 tsp cayenne
2 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp crushed chilies
1 green pepper
1 can mushrooms
1 can diced tomatoes
1 small can tomato paste
Lasagna noodles, oven-ready
1 lb shredded mozzarella
1 tub cottage cheese

In a large pot or skillet, brown beef; drain fat. Add carrot, onion and celery. Cook until onion is golden. Add garlic and spices. Cook 2-3 min. Add remaining vegetables, then tomato products. In a lasagna dish, layer as follows: sauce, noodles, sauce, mozzarella, noodles, sauce, cottage cheese, noodles, sauce, mozzarella, noodles, sauce, mozzarella. Bake at 350°F until noodles are tender, sauce is bubbling and cheese is melted.