Polish-Style Lasagna

Ingredients

• 1 lb bacon, diced
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1/2 lb lasagna noodles, cooked
• 1/2 lb cottage cheese
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon from the pan and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, cook onion and garlic over medium heat until softened, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper and cook for another 5 minutes.
4. Add chicken broth and tomato sauce and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
5. Spread a thin layer of the sauce in the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Top with a layer of lasagna noodles, followed by half of the cottage cheese and half of the bacon.
6. Spread half of the remaining sauce on top and sprinkle with half of the mozzarella cheese.
7. Repeat layers, starting with noodles and ending with mozzarella cheese.
8. Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes.
9. Uncover and bake for another 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
10. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Interesting Facts

• The traditional Polish version of lasagna is made with bacon instead of ground beef.
• This dish is often served with a dollop of sour cream.
• Polish lasagna is a great way to use up leftovers from a big holiday meal.