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Prep Time: 45 Minutes Cook Time: 45 Minutes |
Ready In: 90 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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Here's a traditional lasagna with a dash of imagination. I make it different by using cream cheese and white cheddar. The layering is unusual, too, with meat on the bottom and cheese on top. Ingredients:
1 pound ground turkey or beef |
1 pound bulk italian sausage |
1 medium green pepper, chopped |
1 medium onion, chopped |
1 jar (26 ounces) spaghetti sauce |
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed |
1 cup (8 ounces) 4% cottage cheese |
2 eggs, lightly beaten |
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley |
6 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained |
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded white cheddar cheese |
3 teaspoons italian seasoning, divided |
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese |
Directions:
1. In a large skillet, cook the beef, sausage, green pepper and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Set aside 1 cup spaghetti sauce; stir remaining sauce into meat mixture. Simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes or until thickened.
2. In a small saucepan, melt cream cheese over medium heat. Remove from the heat. Stir in cottage cheese, eggs and parsley.
3. Spread the meat sauce in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Top with three noodles, cheddar cheese, 1-1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning and cream cheese mixture. Layer with remaining noodles and reserved spaghetti sauce; sprinkle with mozzarella and remaining Italian seasoning.
4. Cover and bake at 350° for 35 minutes. Uncover; bake 10-15 minutes more or until bubbly. Let stand 15 minutes before serving. Yield: 12 servings.
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