June 15, 2009

Miracle Lasagna

From:  Tanya Purcell (2009)

1 (45 oz) jar prepared spaghetti sauce with meat
**(I add my own 1 lb. hamburger cooked with 1 medium onion and 1 minced garlic clove)**
6 uncooked lasagna noodles
1 (16 oz) container cottage cheese
3 c. shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese


  1. In 2 qt. baking dish, spread 1 c. sauce
  2. Top with 3 uncooked noodles, 1/2 cottage cheese, 1 c. mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese and 1 c. sauce.
  3. Top with remaining noodles and layer again.
  4. Cover and make at 375 degrees for 1 hour.  
  5. Remove cover, top with remaining cheese and cook until cheese is completely melted.
  6. Let stand for 5 minutes before cutting

Baked Beef

From:  Tanya Purcell (2009)

3 lb. stew meat; cut into very small pieces
2 cans golden mushroom soup
3/4 can water
1/2 pkg. dry onion soup mix
Fresh mushrooms; saute (optional)
** I also add 1 cup mini carrots**

Cooked Rice; enough for your family
Chow mien noodles (optional)

  1. Brown stew meat on top of stove for just a few minutes.  
  2. Combine soups and water, then mix in meat, carrots and mushrooms
  3. Bake in 375 degree oven for 1 1/2-2 hours to make sure the meat is well done.
  4. Serve over cooked rice.  Can top with chow mien noodles.