Joyce Hancock's Lasagne

Joyce and Don Hancock, friends in Mankato.
I don't know how she did it, but everything she cooked was great.

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1 lb mozzarella cheese, sliced or shredded-- set aside

In saucepan:
1 lb hamburger
1/2 lb Italian sausage
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 tsp salt
1 can (1 lb) tomatoes, crushed or diced
2 (6 oz) cans tomato paste
1 Tbl basil
Brown meats, and drain off excess grease.
Add the rest of the ingredients, above, to meat mixture and simmer 45 minutes.

While simmering, cook 10 oz lasagne noodles

Combine in a separate bowl:
3 cups cottage cheese
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 Tbl parsley flakes
2 beaten eggs
1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp pepper



Layer as follows in a 13x 9x2 pan:
1/2 of the lasagne noodles
1/2 of the cottage cheese mixture
1/2 of the mozzarella cheese
1/2 of the sauce
Repeat

Bake at 375 about 1 hour