- 1 1⁄2lbs lean ground beef
- 1⁄2lb Italian sausage
- 1large onion, chopped
- 2 -3garlic cloves, minced
- 1 1⁄2-2teaspoons salt (or to taste)
- 1teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper (or to taste)
- 1tablespoon dried parsley flakes
- 1tablespoon dried oregano
- 1tablespoon dried basil
- 2(14 1/2 ounce) cans whole tomatoes, undrained and chopped (or canned chopped tomatoes)
- 2(6 ounce) cans tomato paste
- 24ounces cottage cheese or 24 ounces ricotta cheese
- 2eggs, beaten
- 1⁄2teaspoon pepper
- 2tablespoons parsley
- 1⁄2cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1lb mozzarella cheese, divided