The Lady and Sons Lasagna

Recipe courtesy Paula Deen, 2007

Show: Paula's PartyEpisode: Fried vs. BBQ

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Cook Time:
2 hr 20 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
8 to 10 servings

Times:

Prep: 25 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 2 hr 20 min
Total:: 2 hr 45 min

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Ingredients

For the sauce:

2 cups canned, diced tomatoes
2 cups tomato sauce
1 cup water
1/2 cup onions, diced
1/2 cup green bell peppers, diced
2 cloves garlic, diced
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1 1/2 teaspoons House Seasoning, recipe follows
1 1/2 teaspoons seasoning salt
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
2 bay leaves
1 1/2 pounds ground beef

For the lasagna:

6 to 9 long strips lasagna noodles
12 ounces cottage cheese, mixed with 1 beaten egg and 1/2 cup Parmesan
1 cup grated Gruyere cheese
1 cup grated Swiss cheese
2 cups grated Cheddar
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese
1 cup mozzarella, grated

For the sauce:

Directions

Combine the tomatoes, tomato sauce, water, onions, peppers, garlic, parsley, seasoning mixtures, sugar and bay leaves in a stockpot. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 1 hour. See Cook's Note*

Crumble the ground beef in a saucepan. Cook until no pink remains then drain off the fat. Add the ground beef to the stockpot. Simmer for another 20 minutes. Remove bay leaves. Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain and set aside.

*Cook's Note: If sauce is too thin, for your taste, you can thicken it up at this time by mixing 1 tablespoon of cornstarch and a 1/4 of a cup of cold water. Bring sauce back to a boil. Stir in cornstarch mixture, stirring constantly.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

For the lasagna:

Place a thin layer of sauce in the bottom of a 9 by 13 by 2-inch pan. Layer 1/3 of each; noodle; cottage cheese mixture, Gruyere, Swiss and Cheddar cheese. Pinch off small pieces of cream cheese and dot over the other cheeses. Add another layer of sauce. Repeat layering 2 to 3 times ending with sauce.

This may be covered and refrigerated. Bake for 20 minutes. Remove from oven and top with mozzarella and continue to bake for another 10 to 15 minutes.

*Note: If lasagna has been refrigerated, bake for 40 minutes total.

House Seasoning:

1 cup salt

1/4 cup black pepper

1/4 cup garlic powder

Mix ingredients together and store in an airtight container for up to 6 months.

Yield: 1 1/2 cups

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Sandie Pella, IA 11-02-2009
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I am no longer banned from making lasagna!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

My family concurs, I am allowed to make lasagna once again. This is a fabulous recipe, but the outcome at our house was even... better. Thanks for a quality recipe.Read more
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michelle Bay City, TX 10-29-2009
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BEST LASAGNA EVER!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I watched my cousin make this lasagna from scratch, and just had to have the recipe after eating it! I have made it for... several different dinner parties, and each time the guests ask for the recipies! They all say that made from scratch lasagna is too much work, that is, until they tried this recipe! I add 1 extra can of tomato sauce, as the recipe calls for a thinner sauce than what I care for. I double the recipe and make a pan of lasagna to freeze, so adding 1 can per two pans isn't that much difference. Amazing recipe!Read more
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Natalie Carbondale, IL 10-29-2009
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Good as always!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I've made this lasagna for probably 2 years now, it's the the best. Also, the marinara sauce is the basis for every marinara... I make for spaghetti, manicotti, etc. Can't go wrong here!Read more
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Christopher brooklyn, NY 08-20-2009
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Yummy Yummy in my Tummy
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I love this recipe. I put a little more fresh herbs and fresh tomatoes. The prep time is a bit off. Also I am here in NYC so... this may not apply but at the end of the day it costs me $40 Only 2 of us so I freeze the rest Yummy thoughRead more
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Sylvia Arlington, TX 04-23-2009
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Absolutely terrific Lasagna!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I have made this Lasagna so many times I can't remember!! The sauce is absolutely the best - make extra so you can use on... other pasta dishes. I use Ricotta Cheese in lieu of the cottage cheese; lots more garlic... try using roasted tomatoes - OMG - what a difference! The last time I made it I used disposable aluminum pans and shared with neighbors. Thanks Paula for all your great recipes!!Read more
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dahlia slidell, LA 03-26-2009
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best lasagna ever
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

i made this twice. the first time i followed the recipe exactly. it was a little to salty for my taste. the second time i... followed the recipe however i seasoned to taste using the seasonings listed. i thought it came out much better. would recommend this recipe to anyone!Read more