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    Mixed-Up Lasagna

    Published: Jul 29, 2016 · Updated: Nov 22, 2019 by Mindy Boyd

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    Mixed-Up Lasagna is easier than classic lasagna.

    Mixed-Up Lasagna lets you, well, mix it up! No need to carefully cook lasagna noodles and take the time to layer them.

    For this version you just have to cook the meat and pasta, mix the cheeses together and then mix it all up. Pour it into the baking dish and voila!, a dish that has the same taste as lasagna, but much faster and easier.

    Mixed-Up Lasagna combines rotini, ground beef, onion, cheeses, Italian seasoning and jar pasta sauce to make an easier version of this classic dish.

    Most restaurants use a mixture of ground beef and Italian sausage (such as this) in their lasagna, so that would be a great way to change this recipe up a bit, just use half a pound of ground beef and half a pound of sausage.

    I serve this with some sort of garlic bread or bread sticks. It is always a hit with the kids and would be great to serve guests or take to a potluck.

    Mixed-Up Lasagna combines rotini, ground beef, onion, cheeses, Italian seasoning and jar pasta sauce to make an easier version of this classic dish.

    You can use any short-cut pasta you like. This dish can be made with your favorite jar pasta sauce

    Mixed-Up Lasagna combines rotini, ground beef, onion, cheeses, Italian seasoning and jar pasta sauce to make an easier version of this classic dish.

    How to make Mixed-Up Lasagna:

    In a large pot, cook 1 pound of pasta according to package directions for the lowest time specified.
    Brown 1 pound ground beef, 1/2 cup chopped onion and 2 cloves of minced garlic in a large skillet over medium heat.
    When the pasta is about half way done, preheat the oven to 350°.
    In a large bowl mix 2 cups cottage cheese, 1 1/2 cups of the mozzarella cheese, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, 1 teaaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon pepper, and 1 egg until combined.
    Mix the pasta, ground beef, cheese mixture, and 1 cup of  pasta sauce together in a large vessel. (I use the pot I cooked the pasta in so I don’t have to dirty another dish.)

    Mixed-Up Lasagna combines rotini, ground beef, onion, cheeses, Italian seasoning and jar pasta sauce to make an easier version of this classic dish.

    Spray a 9″ X 13″ baking dish with cooking spray and put just enough of the pasta sauce on the bottom of the dish to cover.
    Add the pasta mixture and even it out with a spoon or spatula. Spoon the remaining pasta sauce evenly over the pasta mixture.
    Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes, or until hot.
    Uncover and top with the remaining 1 cup of mozzarella cheese and return to the oven until cheese is melted. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

    Mixed-Up Lasagna combines rotini, ground beef, onion, cheeses, Italian seasoning and jar pasta sauce to make an easier version of this classic dish.

    If you would like a pasta dish without meat I have a great recipe for Spinach Manicotti.

    Mixed-Up Lasagna combines rotini, ground beef, onion, cheeses, Italian seasoning and jar pasta sauce to make an easier version of this classic dish.

    Our Italian Style Salad would make a great appetizer for this dish.

    Mixed-Up Lasagna combines rotini, ground beef, onion, cheeses, Italian seasoning and jar pasta sauce to make an easier version of this classic dish.

    Mixed-Up Lasagna

    Mindy Boyd
    Mixed-Up Lasagna combines rotini, ground beef, onion, cheeses, Italian seasoning and jar pasta sauce to make an easier version of this classic dish.
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    Prep Time 20 mins
    Cook Time 35 mins
    Total Time 55 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 12

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 pound rotini
    • 1 pound ground beef
    • 1/2 cup onion, chopped
    • 2 cloves garlic, minced
    • 2 cups cottage cheese
    • 2 1/2 cups grated mozzarella cheese, divided
    • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
    • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
    • 1 teaspoon black pepper
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1 egg
    • 1 jar pasta sauce, 24 ounces
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    Instructions
     

    • In a large pot, cook pasta according to package directions for the lowest time specified.
    • Brown ground beef, onion and garlic in a large skillet over medium heat.
    • When the pasta is about half way done, preheat the oven to 350°.
    • In a large bowl mix the cottage cheese, 1 1/2 cups of the mozzarella cheese, the Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and egg until combined.
    • Mix the pasta, ground beef, cheese mixture, and 1 cup of the pasta sauce together in a large vessel. (I use the pot I cooked the pasta in so I don't have to dirty another dish.)
    • Spray a 9" X 13" baking dish with cooking spray and put just enough of the pasta sauce on the bottom of the dish to cover. Add the pasta mixture and even it out with a spoon or spatula. Spoon the remaining pasta sauce evenly over the pasta mixture. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes, or until hot.
    • Uncover and top with the remaining 1 cup of mozzarella cheese and return to the oven until cheese is melted. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
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