my famous lasagna
I call this my "famous" lasagna because every time I make it, it becomes someone's favorite lasagna. I still have friends calling me, year after year, asking me to make it for them. The white sauce is different than your usual ricotta cheese and adds a sweet and tangy mix to the lasagna. I think you'll love it!
Blue Ribbon Recipe
This is a rich and creamy lasagna that, after one bite, you know why it's famous. There are layers of meat sauce and a rich cream cheese mixture. The cheesy layer combines cream cheese, sour cream, cottage cheese, and Parmesan cheese. As it bakes, this melts together. The result is a rich and creamy sauce. It almost tastes sweet in comparison to the tomato sauce. Delicious for a special occasion, but it's so good you'll want to make this lasagna recipe often.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground sirloin
- 24 ounces meat-flavored spaghetti sauce
- 1/2 tablespoon salt
- 1/2 tablespoon pepper
- 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
- 12 - lasagna noodles, cooked
- 8 ounces sour cream
- 8 ounces small curd cottage cheese
- 6 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 6 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
How To Make my famous lasagna
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Step 1Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a large frying pan, brown ground beef with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. -
Step 2Drain meat when done and add it back to the pan. Add the spaghetti sauce - just enough sauce to make the meat wet, but you don't want more sauce than meat. Simmer until you are ready to layer the lasagna.
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Step 3In a large mixing bowl, thoroughly mix sour cream, cottage cheese, and cream cheese with 3 tablespoons of Parmesan and 1 teaspoon of salt.
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Step 4Boil about 12 lasagna noodles; drain them when cooked, usually about 10 minutes.
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Step 5You are ready to layer your lasagna! Use a 9x13 lasagna pan deep enough for about 3 layers. Spoon a small amount of meat mixture on the bottom of the pan so the noodles won't stick. Layer 3 lasagna noodles on top of that.
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Step 6Top the pasta with 1/3rd of the meat mixture.
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Step 7Now, carefully add a spread 1/3rd of the cheese mixture on top of the meat sauce. Lightly drop spoonfuls and smooth them out.
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Step 8Next, add 1/3 of both shredded cheeses - enough to coat the white sauce - and then sprinkle with some grated Parmesan cheese.
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Step 9Repeat the previous layer 2 more times. The top should be the remaining 3 lasagna noodles.
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Step 10The last layer is the shredded mozzarella. Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese on top of the cheddar, just enough to cover.
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Step 11Bake uncovered at 375 degrees for about 40 minutes. At that point, turn on the broil to low, Broil until the top is golden brown, about 8 minutes.
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Step 12Let the lasagna sit out for at least 30 minutes before serving. Cut into squares and ENJOY! NOTE: You can freeze this lasagna for up to 3 months in an airtight container that has been placed inside a freezer bag.
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