Creamy Lasagna Casserole                                          Jan Peterson

1 pound hamburger                                                     I pound Italian sausage

2 cans diced tomatoes                                                 1 Jar Ragu Sauce

1 tsp. salt`                                                                    ½ tsp pepper

½ tsp garlic powder                                                     1 8 oz. pkg. cram cheese, softened

2 cups sour cream                                                       1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1 cup Mozzarella cheese shredded                               4 green onions chopped

12 to 14 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained

Cook beef and sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain.  Add the tomatoes and Ragu sauce, salt, pepper and garlic powder.  Bring to a boil, reduce heat; simmer, uncovered for 15 minutes.

Beat cream cheese until smooth, add the sour cream, 1 cup cheddar cheese and onions; mix well.  Spread about ½ cup meat sauce into 9 x 13” baking pan.  Place 3 noodles in each and top with about ½ cup cream cheese mixture and 2/3 cup meat sauce.  Repeat layers twice.  Sprinkle ½ cup Mozzarella cheese over each.  Bake , uncovered at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly.  You may freeze first, thaw and bake for about 1 hour covered.