Aunt Stacy's Yummy Lasagne

Robert's family always had lasagne and frappe for dinner on Christmas Eve when he was growing up. For quite a few years, in honor of that tradition, all the Utah Stoddards would get together for lasagne and frappe sometime in December. Mark was always in charge of the frappe and Stacy and I would always each make a lasagne. This is Stacy's lasagne which is always a favorite. It is extra yummy because of the addition of pepperoni and olives. 

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1 lb. Ground beef
1 lb. Italian Sausage (optional)
1 C. Chopped onion
2 Diced garlic cloves

Sauce - Mix and simmer with meat. (Season to taste – I usually add more seasoning)
2 14 oz. tomatoes
2 8 oz. tomato sauce
2 6 oz. tomato paste
2 tsp. Basil
2 tsp. Oregano
1 tsp. Thyme
½ tsp. Salt
½ tsp Pepper

OR

1-2 cans bottles spaghetti sauce (depending on how big the lasagna is and how much sauce you like)

Cheese Sauce – mix in small bowl

1 egg
2 C. low fat Cottage cheese (16 oz) or Ricotta cheese
½ C. Parmesan cheese
1 tbls. Parsley

Other ingredients

1 lb. Shredded Mozzarella cheese
1 box Noodles (10)
Pepperoni (optional)
Black Olives (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
2. In 9-in x 13-in pan layer the sauce, noodles, cheese mix, pepperoni, olives, and mozzarella cheese.
3. Cover with tin foil.
4. Bake 30-40 minutes or until hot all the way through.
5. Remove tinfoil after about 20 - 30 minutes.