The Pioneer Woman's Lasagna A.K.A. The BEST Lasagna Ever

Ingredients:
1-½ pound Ground Beef
1 pound Hot Breakfast Sausage
2 cloves Garlic, Minced
2 cans (14.5 Ounce) Whole Tomatoes
2 cans (6 Ounce) Tomato Paste
2 Tablespoons Dried Parsley
2 Tablespoons Dried Basil
1 teaspoon Salt
3 cups Lowfat Cottage Cheese
2 whole Beaten Eggs
½ cups Grated (not Shredded) Parmesan Cheese
2 Tablespoons Dried Parsley
1 teaspoon Salt
1 pound Sliced Mozzarella Cheese
1 package (10 Ounce) Lasagna Noodles
(add 1/2 Teaspoon Salt And 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil To Pasta Water)

Preparation Instructions:

Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet or saucepan, combine ground beef, sausage, and garlic. Cook over medium-high heat until browned. Drain half the fat; less if you’re feeling naughty. Add tomatoes, tomato paste, 2 tablespoons parsley, basil and salt. Set aside.
In a medium bowl, mix cottage cheese, beaten eggs, grated Parmesan, 2 more tablespoons parsley, and 1 more teaspoon salt. Stir together well. Set aside. Cook lasagna until “al dente” (not overly cooked).
To assemble:Arrange 4 cooked lasagna noodles in the bottom of a baking pan, overlapping if necessary. Spoon half the cottage cheese mixture over the noodles. Spread evenly. Cover cottage cheese with a layer of mozzarella cheese. Spoon a little less than half the meat mixture over the top.
Repeat, ending with meat mixture. Sprinkle top generously with extra Parmesan.
Either freeze, refrigerate for up to two days, or bake immediately: 350-degree oven for 20 to 30 minutes, or until top is hot and bubbly.

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15 Minute Warm and Hearty Taco Soup

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2 T extra virgin olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
1 green bell pepper
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 lb ground beef *We use one of the packages of beef we got from our processed cow
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 15 oz cans chicken broth
1 oz pkg. Taco seasoning
1 oz pkg. Ranch dressing mix
2 10 cans Rotel mild tomatoes
4 oz can diced green chilies
1 can of corn
15 oz can black beans, drained
15 oz can red kidney beans, drained
14 oz can white beans, drained

Garnish with:
sour cream
cheese
Frito's

Place oil into a large pot over medium heat. Saute onion and bell pepper until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add beef, salt and pepper; cook until brown and crumbled. Add remaining ingredients until well combined. Simmer on low until ready to serve. Top with sour cream, cheese and Frito's.

makes 8 large servings

Hawaiian Meatballs

The time to prepare and cook this recipe can be cut in half by using pre-made (frozen food section) meatballs. My kids really like this meal!

Sauce:
1 T oil
1 C pineapple juice
1 T soy sauce
6 T water
1 tsp water
1/2 C water
3 T cornstarch
1 can pineapple chunks

Meatballs:
1 lb Hamburger
1 egg
1 T cornstarch
1 tsp salt
2 T dry onions
dash of pepper

For sauce; combine all ingredients, except half the water, cornstarch and pineapple chunks. Bring to boil. Mix the water and cornstarch and add to mixture; stir until thickened. Add pineapple chunks.

For meatballs: Combine all ingredients; form into walnut-size balls. Cook on 350 for 20 to 25 minutes.