PERFECT FOUR-CHEESE LASAGNA

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Lasagna is one of my favorites, and this is the recipe I've been making since I was a teenager. It's a tantalizing combo of pasta, meat sauce, cheese and more cheese that really lives up to its name! -Lauren Delaney-Wallace, Glen Carbon, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
2 cans (15 ounces each) tomato sauce
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 cups 4% cottage cheese
2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
12 no-cook lasagna noodles (about 7 ounces)
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, cook and crumble beef with onion and garlic over medium-high heat until browned, 5-7 minutes; drain. Stir in herbs and tomato sauce. In a bowl, mix eggs, cottage cheese, Parmesan cheese, cheddar cheese and 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese., Spread 1 cup meat sauce into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; layer with 4 noodles, cottage cheese mixture, an additional 4 noodles and half the remaining meat sauce. Repeat last 2 layers. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning and remaining mozzarella cheese., Cover with greased foil; bake until cheese is melted, 50-55 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Freeze option: Cover and freeze unbaked lasagna. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake lasagna as directed until heated through and a thermometer inserted in center reads 165°, increasing time to 1 to 1-1/2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279 calories, Fat 13g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 72mg cholesterol, Sodium 662mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

Gerald McDonald
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Not bad!


Mamma Mary
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Amazing!


Owami Nkosi
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This lasagna was a bit too cheesy for my taste, but it was still good.


Samjhana Parajuli
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I've made this lasagna several times now and it's always a hit! It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love that I can use different cheeses to customize it to my liking.


DZINGAI MBONGORE
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This lasagna was absolutely delicious! I made it for my family last night and everyone loved it. The cheese was gooey and melted perfectly, and the sauce was flavorful and rich. I will definitely be making this again!