Category Archives: Dinner

Lasagna

  • 6 lasagna noodles, cooked
  • 2 lbs ground round, browned
  • 12 oz cottage cheese (1½ cups)
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 2 tsp parsley flakes
  • 1 jar (29 oz) spaghetti sauce
  • 1 lb mozzarella cheese
  1. Cut 2 slices mozzarella into cubes
  2. Mix cheese with egg, cottage cheese, and parsley.  Set aside.
  3. Add meat to sauce and heat to boil.  Simmer 30 minutes.
  4. In 9x13x2 pan, create layers as follows:
    • a bit of sauce on the bottom
    • noodle
    • cottage cheese mixture
    • meat in sauce
    • mozzarella slices
  5. Repeat layers as described above.
  6. Sprinkle remaining mozzarella on top.
  7. Sprinkle 2-3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese on top.
  8. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes.  (or bake at 375° for 20 min.)

Source: LaDene Cronin

Sloppy Joes

  • 1 lb ground round (85% or 90% lean)
  • 2/3 cup Open Pit barbecue sauce
  • 1/3 cup ketchup
  • 1 Tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp honey mustard
  1. Brown ground beef, drain extra grease
  2. Combine barbecue sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, and mustard in measuring cup, stir.
  3. Add sauce to beef, mix thoroughly and heat on medium-low to low just to warm sauce.