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Al Brown's Lasagna Recipe

A nostalgic culinary journey back to 1978! This unique lasagna recipe, inspired by a Better Homes & Gardens article featuring men in the kitchen, ditches the traditional tomato sauce for a creamy, dreamy cheese-lover's delight. First made 25 years ago, this recipe (thanks Al Brown!) is still a crowd-pleaser. Featuring a rich blend of cheddar, gouda, and cottage cheese, it's surprisingly easy to make and freezes beautifully for future feasts. Get ready for rave reviews!

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 389.6 kcal
Protein 54g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Al Brown's Lasagna

  • 12 lasagna noodles
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • Italian Seasoning
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded gouda cheese
  • 16 ounces cream style cottage cheese
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

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How to Make Al Brown's Lasagna

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook lasagna noodles according to package directions; drain and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, brown ground beef over medium-high heat. Add celery, onion, and garlic; cook until vegetables are tender (about 5-7 minutes).
  3. Drain off any excess grease from the skillet.
  4. Stir in salt, pepper, oregano, basil, heavy cream, and softened cream cheese. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until cream cheese is melted and smooth.
  5. Stir in white wine.
  6. Gradually add cheddar and gouda cheeses, stirring until cheese is nearly melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy.
  7. Remove from heat. In a separate bowl, whisk together the beaten egg and cottage cheese.
  8. Grease a 13x9 inch baking dish.
  9. Layer half of the noodles in the prepared dish.
  10. Spread half of the meat sauce over the noodles.
  11. Top with half of the cottage cheese mixture and half of the mozzarella cheese.
  12. Repeat layers with remaining noodles, meat sauce, cottage cheese, and mozzarella cheese.
  13. Bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes, or until bubbly and heated through.
  14. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving to allow the lasagna to set.
  15. Makes about 12-16 servings.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

25 g

Sugar

6g

Fat

65g

Carbs

6g

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