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Pepperoni Lasagna

I've served this satisfying lasagna for years - when our children were small, they preferred it more than a steak dinner! Now my grandchildren request that I bring a pan along when I visit...and, of course, I do. -Barbara McIntosh, Midland, Texas
Pepperoni Lasagna
Pepperoni Lasagna Recipe photo by Taste of Home
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  • Total Time
    Prep: 1 hour Bake: 45 min. + standing
  • Makes
    12 servings

Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2-1/2 cups water
  • 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
  • 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon beef bouillon granules
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1-1/2 cups 4% small-curd cottage cheese
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 8 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained
  • 1 package (3-1/2 ounces) sliced pepperoni
  • 2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  • In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the water, tomato sauce, tomato paste, bouillon and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes.
  • In a small bowl, combine the eggs, cottage cheese and sour cream. Spread 1/2 cup meat sauce into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Layer with four noodles, the cottage cheese mixture and pepperoni. Top with remaining noodles and meat sauce. Sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.
  • Cover and bake at 350° for 35 minutes. Uncover; bake 10 minutes longer or until heated through. Let stand for 15 minutes before cutting.
Nutrition Facts
1 piece: 356 calories, 19g fat (9g saturated fat), 106mg cholesterol, 838mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 26g protein.

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