Four-Cheese Lasagna

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Servings: 2 cups Difficulty: Advanced
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Layered beef lasagna with a creamy cottage cheese, Parmesan, cheddar, and mozzarella filling
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This hearty Four-Cheese Lasagna delivers a comforting, homemade experience perfect for family dinners or potlucks. The dish features a robust meat sauce made with ground beef, fennel, and simmered tomatoes, layered with tender pasta sheets. The star of the recipe is the unique cheese blend: creamy cottage cheese mixed with sharp Parmesan, mild cheddar, and stretchy mozzarella creates a luxurious, protein-packed filling that balances tanginess and richness. It’s an ideal weeknight meal that can be assembled ahead of time and baked later, making it a versatile choice for busy schedules. Serve with a simple green salad and crusty bread to soak up every delicious bite.

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Four-Cheese Lasagna

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 2 cups Calories: 594.2

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This hearty Four-Cheese Lasagna delivers a comforting, homemade experience perfect for family dinners or potlucks. The dish features a robust meat sauce made with ground beef, fennel, and simmered tomatoes, layered with tender pasta sheets. The star of the recipe is the unique cheese blend: creamy cottage cheese mixed with sharp Parmesan, mild cheddar, and stretchy mozzarella creates a luxurious, protein-packed filling that balances tanginess and richness. ItâÂÂs an ideal weeknight meal that can be assembled ahead of time and baked later, making it a versatile choice for busy schedules. Serve with a simple green salad and crusty bread to soak up every delicious bite.

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef, chopped onion, and minced garlic until beef is browned and onion is tender. Drain excess fat.
  3. In a blender, process the canned tomatoes with their liquid until smooth.
  4. Stir the blended tomatoes, sliced mushrooms, tomato paste, fennel seed, salt, oregano, basil, and pepper into the beef mixture. Simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. In a medium bowl, combine cottage cheese, Parmesan cheese, cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup of the mozzarella cheese, and eggs. Mix well.
  6. Spread 2 cups of the meat sauce in the bottom of an ungreased 13x9-inch baking dish.
  7. Arrange half of the cooked lasagna noodles over the sauce.
  8. Spread the cottage cheese mixture evenly over the noodles.
  9. Top with the remaining noodles and the rest of the meat sauce.
  10. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
  11. Remove the foil and sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese over the top.
  12. Return to the oven and bake uncovered for 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  13. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 2 cups

Amount Per Serving
Calories 594.2kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 19.9g31%
Saturated Fat 7.0g35%
Cholesterol 88.5mg30%
Sodium 5968.0mg249%
Total Carbohydrate 66.5g23%
Dietary Fiber 17.6g71%
Sugars 38.3g
Protein 49.1g99%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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