Instructions. Cover cottage cheese with a layer of mozzarella cheese. Lasagna is a classic family favorite, and it’s no secret why! Spread evenly. Spray a 9x13 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. In a large skillet, combine pasta sauce and browned ground chuck. Repeat, ending with meat/sauce mixture. It was probably made that way because I doubt the Skaggs Alpha Beta in 1976 even carried ricotta cheese. 2. 1. Layers of al dente lasagna noodles, creamy cheese filling, hearty meat and warm red sauce make this Italian favorite irresistible. The Best Classic Lasagna Recipe – Homemade lasagna full of pasta, ricotta, a homemade meat sauce, and tons of cheese. Bring to a simmer and heat through. Place 1 single layer of noodles on top of cheese, then continue layering with remaining meat sauce, cottage cheese, ricotta, noodles and mozzarella. This lasagna recipe is a southern version of an Italian classic. I grew up in Arkansas eating homemade lasagna made with cottage cheese and I LOVED it. Place 11/2 cups meat sauce in a 13- x 9-inch greased baking dish. I also put cheese between the layers of the lasagna, as we like a seriously cheesy lasagna. When ready to bake, remove the saran wrap then recover with foil. You can bake from frozen at 375 degrees for about 1 1/2 hours or thaw overnight in the fridge and bake for about 1 hour. Spoon a little less than half the meat/sauce mixture over the top. Spread 1/2 cup marinara in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. About this cottage cheese lasagna: First, let’s chat about that cottage cheese. Served as a weeknight meal or an entre for an occasion, it’s totally versatile and always delicious. I’ve been working on this meat lasagna recipe for over a year. Spread 1/3 of the ricotta mixture over noodles, and sprinkle with 1/3 of the Parmesan. 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