3 cups (12 oz) part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded and divided
Instructions
In a large skillet, cook beef and sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain any accumulated grease. To the browned meat, add the tomato sauce, tomato paste, garlic, sugar, seasoning, and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
Meanwhile, bring 5-6 quarts of water to a rolling boil in a large pot. Cook noodles until al dente. Drain and keep warm.
In a large bowl, combine eggs, parsley, cottage cheese, ricotta, and Parmesan cheese.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
To assemble, spread 1 cup of meat sauce in an ungreased 13 x 9-inch baking dish. Layer with three noodles, the 6 slices of provolone cheese, 2 cups cottage cheese mixture, 1 cup mozzarella, three noodles, 2 cups meat sauce, remaining cottage cheese mixture, and 1 cup mozzarella. Top with the remaining noodles, meat sauce and mozzarella.
Cover and bake for 50 minutes. Uncover; bake 20 minutes longer or until heated through. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting and serving.