#218 – Lasagna Toss & Easy Strawberry Lemonade Freezer Pie

Lasagna Toss

• 1 lb. ground beef
• 1/2 cup onion, chopped
• Dash minced garlic
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 3/4 cups spaghetti sauce
• 6 oz. spiral noodles, cooked and drained
• 1 cup small curd cottage cheese
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
• Grated Parmesan cheese
• Minced fresh basil

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large skillet, brown beef with onion, garlic and salt. Stir in spaghetti sauce; simmer until heated. Remove 1 cup meat sauce; set aside. Stir noodles into the remaining sauce. Place half of the noodle mixture in a greased 2 quart casserole dish. Cover with cottage cheese and one cup mozzarella cheese. Add the remaining noodle mixture; top with the reserved meat sauce and the remaining mozzarella cheese. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Cover; bake 20-25 minutes before serving. If desired, sprinkle with basil.

Easy Strawberry Lemonade Freezer Pie

• 1 container (23.20 oz.) frozen sweetened sliced strawberries, thawed (2 ½ cups thawed)
• 1 package (3.40 oz.) instant lemon pudding mix
• 1 carton (8 oz.) frozen whipped topping, thawed
• 1 graham cracker crust (9 in.)
• Optional: Additional whipped topping and fresh strawberries

In a large bowl, combine the strawberries (with juices) and pudding mix; let stand until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Fold in whipped topping. Spread into graham cracker crust. Freeze for at least 8 hours or overnight. Let stand 5-10 minutes before serving. If desired, serve with additional whipped topping and strawberries.