The Lady and Sons Lasagna ( Paula Deen )

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 6
Traditional Lady and Sons Lasagna by Paula Deen
in Main

Prep

30 min

Cook

1 hr 15 min

Ready In

1 hr 45 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

2 cups canned diced tomatoes
2 cups tomato sauce
1 cup water
1/2 cup onion , diced
1/2 cup green bell pepper , diced
2 garlic cloves , diced
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
1 1/2 teaspoons italian seasoning
1 1/2 teaspoons house seasoning ( full recipe is 1 cup salt , 1/4 cup black pepper and 1/4 cup garlic powder mixed )
1 1/2 teaspoons seasoning salt
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
2 bay leaves
1 1/2 lbs ground beef
9 lasagna noodles
12 ounces cottage cheese or 12 ounces ricotta cheese
1 large egg , beaten
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 cup gruyere cheese , grated
1 cup swiss cheese , grated
2 cups cheddar cheese , grated
8 ounces cream cheese
1 cup mozzarella cheese , grated

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12
Calories
671
Sugar
8g
Fat
45g
The Lady and Sons Lasagna recipe is a classic dish by the beloved celebrity chef Paula Deen. This hearty, family-style recipe features layers of tender lasagna noodles, beef and tomato sauce, and a variety of cheeses. This recipe yields a sizeable dish, perfect for sharing with loved ones or for meal prep and leftovers throughout the week. While this recipe is more time-consuming than others, the end result is a decadent and comforting lasagna that will become a family favorite in no time.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2.In a large pot or Dutch oven, combine the canned tomatoes, tomato sauce, water, onion, green bell pepper, garlic, parsley, Italian seasoning, house seasoning, seasoning salt, sugar, and bay leaves.
3.Bring the sauce to a simmer over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pot.
4.While the sauce is simmering, brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drain any excess fat.
5.Add the cooked beef to the sauce and let it simmer for 30 minutes.
6.While the sauce is simmering, cook the lasagna noodles according to the package instructions until al dente.
7.In a separate bowl, mix together the cottage cheese or ricotta cheese, beaten egg, and grated Parmesan cheese.
8.Spread 1/4 cup of the beef and tomato sauce mixture in the bottom of a 9 x 13-inch baking dish.
9.Cover the beef and tomato sauce with 3 of the cooked lasagna noodles, then top with 1/3 of the cottage cheese mixture, 1/3 of the Gruyere, Swiss, and cheddar cheeses, and 1/3 of the mozzarella cheese.
10.Repeat layers with remaining ingredients, making sure to end with a layer of the beef and tomato sauce mixture on top.
11.Dice the cream cheese into small cubes and spread over the top layer of lasagna.
12.Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.
13.Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and golden brown.

PROS

This lasagna recipe yields a generous amount, making it ideal for feeding a large crowd or for making ahead and reheating for easy dinners throughout the week.

CONS

This recipe requires quite a few ingredients and steps, making it more time-consuming than some other recipes.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this lasagna recipe is not the healthiest, it can be enjoyed as an occasional treat or indulgence.
Beef is a good source of protein, iron, and vitamin B12, while the cottage cheese or ricotta cheese provide a healthy serving of calcium and protein as well. However, this recipe is high in calories, fat, and sodium, so should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

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