Spicy Lasagna

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I like the vegetables in this lasagne. since we never had ricotta cheese around, this recipe uses cottage cheese.

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Steps

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In skillet cook sausage , onion , celery and carrot until meat is lightly browned.

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Drain off excess fat and stir in tomatoes , tomato paste , salt , oregano and first 1 / 4 tsp pepper.

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Simmer , uncovered , 30 minutes stirring occasionally.

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Cook lasagna according to package directions and drain well.

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In a small bowl combine cottage cheese , parmesan cheese , eggs , parsley and the remaining pepper.

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Place half the noodles in a greased 13 x 9 baking dish.

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Spread with half the cheese filling and half the meat sauce.

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Top with half the mozzarella.

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Repeat layer.

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Bake uncovered in 375 degree oven for 30 minutes.

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Let stand 10 to 15 minutes before serving.

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Ingredients

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hot italian sausage, onion, celery, carrot, chopped tomatoes, tomato paste, salt, oregano, pepper, lasagna noodles, cottage cheese, parmesan cheese, eggs, parsley, mozzarella cheese