Ingredients

  • 1/4 c. vegetable oil
  • 1 1/2 c. diced onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 medium green pepper, diced
  • 1/2 lb. fresh mushrooms, sliced
  • 3/4 lb. lean ground beef
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
  • 2 (15 or 16 oz.) cans unsalted tomato sauce
  • 1 (28 oz.) can unsalted tomatoes
  • 1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
  • 1 Tbsp. dried basil leaves
  • 1 Tbsp. dried oregano leaves
  • 1/4 c. minced fresh parsley
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 lb. lasagna noodles
  • 8 oz. unsalted Mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 8 oz. unsalted low-fat cottage cheese
  • 2 oz. grated Parmesan cheese

Method

  • Heat oil in large saucepan.
  • Saute the onions, garlic and green pepper until softened.
  • Add the mushrooms and saute until tender. Add the ground beef and pepper.
  • Cook until meat loses its red color.
  • Drain well.
  • Add tomato sauce, tomato paste, basil, oregano, parsley and bay leaves.
  • Simmer 1 1/2 hours or until sauce has thickened.
  • While cooking, if sauce becomes too thick, add small amount of water as needed.