Lasagna is a classic family favorite, but it can be a time-consuming dish to prepare. This recipe for easy “mock lasagna” was provided by Deran Zdan in our “What’s Cooking” story originally published in September 2007. The recipe may not require all of the steps necessary for authentic lasagna, but the results are delicious and will likely yield leftovers.
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Mock Lasagna
Ingredients for the meat sauce:
1/4 cup margarine or butter
1 pound ground beef (or mushrooms for vegetarians)
1 cup chopped onions
1(6-ounce) can tomato paste
1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
1/4 cup sugar
garlic, oregano, and parsley to taste
Ingredients for the sour cream sauce:
6 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 to 1 pint sour cream
green onions and garlic
Boil one package of pasta of your choice, such as macaroni, and drain.
Saute beef/mushrooms and onions in margarine or butter. Add seasonings, then tomato paste and sauce, adding water to appropriate consistency.
Combine ingredients for the sour cream sauce.
Layer boiled pasta, sour cream sauce, and then meat sauce in a deep dish. Repeat once. Grate cheese of choice over top.
Bake long enough to melt cheese in 350 degree oven.
Makes 4 to 6 servings.