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

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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

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook lasagna noodles according to package directions; drain and set aside.
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).
Drain off any excess grease from the skillet.
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.
Stir in white wine.
Gradually add cheddar and gouda cheeses, stirring until cheese is nearly melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy.
Remove from heat. In a separate bowl, whisk together the beaten egg and cottage cheese.
Grease a 13x9 inch baking dish.
Layer half of the noodles in the prepared dish.
Spread half of the meat sauce over the noodles.
Top with half of the cottage cheese mixture and half of the mozzarella cheese.
Repeat layers with remaining noodles, meat sauce, cottage cheese, and mozzarella cheese.
Bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes, or until bubbly and heated through.
Let stand for 10 minutes before serving to allow the lasagna to set.
Makes about 12-16 servings.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

25 g

Sugar

Fat

65g

Carbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Al Brown's Lasagna?

Al Brown's Lasagna takes about 65 minutes from start to finish — roughly 30 minutes to prepare and 35 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Al Brown's Lasagna?

Al Brown's Lasagna has approximately 389.6 calories per serving, with about 54 g protein, 6 g carbohydrates and 33 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Al Brown's Lasagna?

The key ingredients for Al Brown's Lasagna are Lasagna Noodles, Extra Lean Ground Beef, Celery, Onion, Garlic Clove, Basil. See the full list with measurements above.