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Rapidly boil 4 quarts water.
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Add 2 tbsp salt and 1 tbsp oil.
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Add lasagna a strip at a time and boil 10-12 minutes or until tender.
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As it cooks, separate strips occasionally with a fork.
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Drain and rinse with cold water.
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(If lasagna is not used immediately, let stand in cold water to keep strips separate.
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).
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In a large skillet brown 1 lb.
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ground beef in 1 tbsp oil.
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Season to taste with a salt and pepper.
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Stir in tomato paste, 3 cups water (4 6-oz.
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cans), 1 package (1 oz.)
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of American Beauty Spaghetti sauce mix.
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Cover and simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Mix together with spoon: cottage cheese, parsley, mozzarella or cheddar cheese.
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Lightly grease a large baking dish and spoon enough meat sauce to cover the bottom.
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Top with strips of cooked lasagna.
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Spread with part of the cheese filling.
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Repeat layers, ending with meat sauce.
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Sprinkle with 1/2 cup parmesan cheese.
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Bake in 350 degree oven for 30 minutes.
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Let stand 5 minutes to set layers.
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Cut into 3-inch squares.
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This can be prepared the day before and refrigerated.
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When ready to use let stand at room temperature about 1 hour, then bake 1 hour in 350 degree oven.
