MAKEOVER TRADITIONAL LASAGNA

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I've never been quick to pass along my special recipes, but this one is so good that it's become our family's Christmas Eve tradition! -Michelle Behan, Littleton, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h55m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 pound extra-lean ground beef (95% lean)
1 package (14 ounces) breakfast turkey sausage links, casings removed and crumbled
3 cans (8 ounces each) no-salt-added tomato sauce
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon pepper
9 whole wheat lasagna noodles
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 cups 2% cottage cheese
1 carton (15 ounces) reduced-fat ricotta cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
6 slices provolone cheese
Additional minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef and sausage over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the tomato sauce, tomato paste, garlic, sugar, Italian seasoning and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, cook noodles according to package directions; drain., In a small bowl, combine the eggs, cottage cheese, ricotta cheese, Parmesan and parsley. Spread 1 cup meat sauce into a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Layer with 3 noodles, half of the cheese mixture, 1-1/3 cups sauce and 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers. Top with remaining noodles and sauce., Cover and bake at 350° for 55-60 minutes or until bubbly. Top with provolone and remaining mozzarella cheese. Bake, uncovered, 15-20 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand for 15 minutes before cutting. Sprinkle with additional parsley.,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 361 calories, Fat 15g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 133mg cholesterol, Sodium 634mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 32g protein.

Malachi Young
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I would not recommend it.


Daniel moses Obinegbo
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Overall, this lasagna was a bit disappointing.


Gary lynn Collins
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I would have liked a better balance of cheese and other ingredients.


Osita Blessing
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The lasagna was a bit too cheesy for me.


Mdw sopon
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I would have liked more flavor in the sauce.


Andrew Seguya
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This lasagna was a bit bland for my taste.


Giiker r
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I would definitely recommend this lasagna recipe to others.


Zohoor Nazari
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This lasagna was easy to make and turned out great. The instructions were clear and easy to follow.


barb smith
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This lasagna was amazing! I loved the combination of flavors and the cheese was perfectly melted. I would definitely make this again.


MD Sobuz Hossein
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Overall, this lasagna was a bit disappointing. I would not recommend it.


Md Shaleh Ahmed
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The lasagna was a bit too cheesy for me. I would have liked a better balance of cheese and other ingredients.


Mary Mbugua
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This lasagna was a bit bland for my taste. I would have liked more flavor in the sauce.


purbeli pujan rai
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I love this lasagna recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out great. I've made it for my family and friends several times and they all love it.


zamin Bhutto
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This is the best lasagna recipe I've ever tried. The flavors were amazing and the cheese was perfectly melted. I'll definitely be making this again and again.


Okoye Obumneme martin
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The lasagna was delicious! The cheese was melted and gooey, and the sauce was flavorful. I would definitely make this again.


Deneth Susantha
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This lasagna was easy to make and turned out great. The instructions were clear and easy to follow. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Amya C (lifeasamya)
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I'm not a huge lasagna fan, but this recipe changed my mind. The combination of the different cheeses and the flavorful sauce was incredible. I'll definitely be making this again.


op craft
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This lasagna was a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing and the cheese was perfectly melted and gooey. I will definitely be making this again.