Donna'S Lasagna - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. lean ground beef
8 oz. mild or hot Italian sausage
1 (14 1/2 oz.) can tomatoes, pureed
2 (6 oz. each) cans tomato paste
2 Tbsp. sugar
3 Tbsp. dried parsley, divided
1 Tbsp. dried basil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 1/2 tsp. salt (divided)
9 lasagna noodles (about 8 oz.)
3 c. (24 oz.) cream-style cottage cheese
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese
16 oz. Mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced

Preparation

In a Dutch oven, brown ground beef and sausage; drain excess fat.
Add pureed tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar, 1 tablespoon parsley, basil, garlic and 1 teaspoon salt.
Simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes.