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mom's 'spanish' lasagna

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Robin Ghosh
Mt. Airy, MD

The first time my mother made this and I took a bite, it was so different that I didn't know if I liked it. But with each bite after, I just wanted more. It was been one of my favorites ever since. It takes a little effort but it's really quite an easy recipe; just a little time consuming but well worth it!

(2 ratings)
yield 16 serving(s)
prep time 1 Hr
cook time 35 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For mom's 'spanish' lasagna

  • 8 oz
    lasagna noodles
  • 2 lb
    ground beef
  • 1 1/2 c
    finely chopped celery
  • 1 1/4 c
    finely chopped onion
  • 2 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 3 tsp
    dried basil, crushed
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    dried oregano, crushed
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 1 tsp
    italian herb seasoning
  • 1 3/4 c
    light cream or half & half
  • 2 pkg
    cream cheese, 3-ounce size
  • 1 c
    dry white wine
  • 2 c
    cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 1/2 c
    gouda cheese, shredded (1 gouda makes almost 2 cups)
  • 1 1/2 c
    cream style cottage cheese (12 ounces)
  • 1
    egg, slightly beaten
  • 12 oz
    mozzarella cheese

How To Make mom's 'spanish' lasagna

  • 1
    In a large saucepan, cook lasagna noodles according to package directions; drain. Set aside. In a skillet cook ground beef, celery, onions and garlic until meat is browned and vegetables are tender. Drain off the fat from skillet. Stir in basil, oregano, salt, ½ tsp pepper and Italian herb seasoning. Add cream & cream cheese. Cook & stir over low heat to melt cheese. Stir in wine. Gradually add cheddar & gouda cheeses, stirring & heating until cheese is nearly melted; remove from heat.
  • 2
    Stir together cottage cheese & egg. Layer half of the noodles in a greased 13x9x2 inch baking dish. Top with half of the meat sauce, half of the cottage cheese mixture & half of the mozzarella. Repeat layers. Bake, uncovered, in a 375 degree oven for 30-35 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

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