Ryan's Mom' Lasagna Recipe

Name: Ryan's Mom' Lasagna
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb hamburger; 2 cups chopped tomatoes (I just chopped up a couple tomatoes and call it good); 1 (10 3/4 ounce) can tomato soup; 1 (12 ounce) can tomato paste; 1 (29 ounce) can tomato sauce; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 onion, chopped; ¼ cup of chopped celery (approx. to get in the nutritional facts); ¼ cup chopped green pepper (approx. to get in the nutritional facts); 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 lb Italian sausage (optional); 1 lb fresh mushrooms (optional); 2 tablespoons garlic butter (optional); 24 ounces cottage cheese; 1 lb lasagna noodle; 2 lbs mozzarella cheese; cooking spray

Servings: persons

1 lb hamburger
2 cups chopped tomatoes (I just chopped up a couple tomatoes and call it good)
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can tomato soup
1 (12 ounce) can tomato paste
1 (29 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 onion, chopped
¼ cup of chopped celery (approx. to get in the nutritional facts)
¼ cup chopped green pepper (approx. to get in the nutritional facts)
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 lb Italian sausage (optional)
1 lb fresh mushrooms (optional)
2 tablespoons garlic butter (optional)
24 ounces cottage cheese
1 lb lasagna noodle
2 lbs mozzarella cheese
cooking spray

1
Combine All the sauce ingredients in a large sauce pan and simmer for at least 6 hours.
2
The longer you cook the better.
3
*Ryan's mom would simmer it for 2 days for about 5 hours a day and make the Lasagna on the third day after warming it on the stove top.
4
When you are ready to make the lasagna start by preheating the over at 350 and cooking noodles.
5
Coat 9x13 pan with cooking spray.
6
Layer in the following order:.
7
Sauce, noodles, sauce, cottage cheese, mozzarella cheese--Repeat until you run out of ingredients.
8
Cook for at least 1/2 an hour (I keep an eye on it and make sure all the cheese is melted).
9
Let sit for 15 minutes before serving so that it will stay together better.
10
Best when served with Garlic Bread.
11
***Optional ingredients: I cook the sausage and hamburger together and only use half in the sauce and freeze the other half for another time.
12
I saute the mushrooms in the garlic butter and add them as a couple layers with the sauce.

1737

kcal

Calories

112

Fat

Carbs

134

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb hamburger, 2 cups chopped tomatoes (I just chopped up a couple tomatoes and call it good), 1 (10 3/4 ounce) can tomato soup, 1 (12 ounce) can tomato paste, and more.

Yes, Ryan's Mom' Lasagna falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Ryan's Mom' Lasagna

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