Thursday, February 5, 2009

Lasagna

Lasagna

1 package lasagna noodles
1 package mozzerella (I shred the solid kind in the food processor - I think it tastes better)
spinach or zucchini, whichever you prefer
1 onion
parmesan
Italian seasoning
1 egg
cottage cheese (or ricotta, if you like)
ground turkey (or hamburger)
lots of garlic (like 7 cloves or more, if you're brave)
1 jar or 1 1/2 jars of your favorite pasta sauce

Brown the turkey. When that has no more pink, add the onion and garlic and zuccini until they are fragrant and onion is transparent. If you're using turkey instead of hamburger, splash some olive oil in the pan while it's cooking - I look for excuses to use olive oil. Add your pasta sauce to this pan and let all that goodness simmer on low until you are ready for it. Meanwhile, mix a container of cottage cheese with one egg. Spice it up with some Italian seasoning or salt and pepper. Shred your mozzerella. Now start layering!! Start with a cup of the sauce on the bottom of the pan (this helps to cook the noodles). Then put the noodles down, the cottage cheese, the sauce ands some parmesan. If you are using fresh spinach, add a layer in there. Then keep layering until the pan is full. The last layer I just put the sauce and some parmesan. Cover with aluminum foil and cook on 400 degrees for 45 minutes. Pull cover off and cook for a few more minutes if you like the crispy cheese effect on top. Serve with spinach salad and french bread. And lots of butter.