Mock lasagna is a crowd pleaser and comfort food. It's delicious like lasagna, but is much simpler to make and is easy to make in large quantities.
Author: Stephanie Jones of SixFiguresUnder.com
Recipe type: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian American
Ingredients
16 oz Macaroni Elbows
32 oz Pasta Sauce– OR– make your own from tomato puree (see website for details-- it makes all the difference!)
½ to 1 lb of Ground Beef, browned (if you don’t already have meat in your sauce)
2 cups Shredded Cheese
16 oz Cottage Cheese
Instructions
Heat your sauce in a sauce pan and add browned ground beef.
Add your macaroni to boiling water in a large sauce pan. Boil for about 10 minutes, or until they are done to your liking. Drain and return to pan or large bowl.
While they are both still hot, add your sauce to the drained pasta and stir.
Add 2 cups of shredded cheese and mix until melted.
Add 16 oz of cottage cheese and stir.
Serve hot and enjoy!
Recipe by Six Figures Under at https://www.sixfiguresunder.com/mock-lasagna/