Overnight Lasagna

01Method

1. 1

   Brown the ground beef in a large saucepan over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes until fully cooked; pour off the excess fat. Add the marinara sauce, water, and salt, then bring to a boil. Take the pan off the heat.

2. 2

   Lay 6 noodles in a 9x13-inch baking dish, breaking them as needed to cover the bottom. Spread half the sauce over the noodles, then layer on half the cottage cheese and half the mozzarella. Repeat with the remaining noodles, sauce, cottage cheese, and mozzarella. Finish with an even layer of Parmesan. Cover the dish tightly with foil and refrigerate overnight.

3. 3

   When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

4. 4

   Bake the covered lasagna until the noodles are tender, the cheese has melted, and the sauce is bubbling, approximately 1 hour. Let the lasagna rest for 10 minutes before cutting and serving.