WHITE SAUCE LASAGNA

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I love to cook-and I love this recipe! Its one-of-a-kind taste is a delicious change of pace from "regular" lasagna.-James Hospodka, Omaha, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 cup finely chopped celery
1 cup finely chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup half-and-half cream
3 ounces cream cheese, cubed
2 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
7 ounces shredded Gouda cheese
2 cups 4% cottage cheese
1 large egg, lightly beaten
8 ounces lasagna noodles, cooked and drained
12 ounces sliced or 3 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
Minced fresh parsley

Steps:

In a large skillet, cook the beef, celery and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic. Cook for 1 minute or until garlic is tender; drain. Stir in the cream, cream cheese, basil, oregano, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper; cook and stir over low heat until blended. , Gradually add cheddar and Gouda cheeses, stirring until cheese is melted; remove from heat. Combine cottage cheese and egg; set aside. , Layer half of the lasagna noodles in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with half of the meat sauce, half of the cottage cheese mixture and half of the mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers with remaining ingredients. , Bake at 375°, uncovered, for 30-35 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 329 calories, Fat 19g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 87mg cholesterol, Sodium 526mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 24g protein.