Tuesday

Today is a recipe day. This is my favorite lasagna recipe that my mom made often growing up. Hope you enjoy!

Lasagna (Karen-Mom version)

Prep time: 45 min.
Bake time: 30 min.
Serves: 8

Ingredients:
- lasagna noodles
- 1 can (26.5 oz.) spaghetti sauce
- 1 large container cottage cheese
- 6 oz. shredded mozarella cheese
- Parmesan cheese

Preheat oven: 375 degrees F. Cook lasagna per package directions. Drain. In a 9'x13' baking pan, layer lasagna noodles, cottage cheese, mozzarella cheese and spaghetti sauce. Make 2 layers. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top. Bake 30 min. Let stand 10 min before serving. 

Note: This is also delicious with cooked ground beef added to the sauce. Makes it a little heartier.

Have a great Tuesday everyone!

ps. Doctors visit tomorrow afternoon to take a peek and that little bump there. Boy or girl? We shall see! Last chance to make a guess! 

*photo courtesy of Mirranda Mott. Check out her Facebook page here.

Easy Beef Stroganoff

I found this recipe online somewhere and made it my own, kind of, by omitting an ingredient (mushrooms, not a favorite in this house). It is very yummy and can be served over any pasta you have on hand. We had lasagna, which was broken into smaller pieces before cooking. Hope you enjoy!

Prep time: 10 min.
Cook time: 18 min.
Serves 4

Ingredients:
- 1lb ground beef
- 3/4 cup chopped onion
- 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 can condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup
- 1 cup sour cream (or one 8oz container)

Brown the beef and add onion when most of the pink is gone. (I added a little butter to help the onion saute better) When onion is soft and beef is completely browned add flour, salt and pepper and cook for 1 min. Add soup and simmer for 10 min. (Do not let boil. ) Add sour cream ans heat through. Mix in warm, cooked noodles and serve.

PS. I did not take the photo. We are looking into buying a camera but until then thank you Google Images.