Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Cream Cheese Lasagna, a delightful twist on a classic Italian dish that is sure to become a family favorite. This richly layered pasta bake features savory ground beef enveloped in a luscious mixture of creamy cheeses and zesty tomato sauce, creating a warm and satisfying meal perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or looking for an easy weeknight dinner, this creamy lasagna is not only simple to prepare but also highly customizable. With its hearty textures and bold flavors, every bite promises to be memorable.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 9 lasagna noodles
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup cottage cheese or ricotta cheese
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until browned; drain excess grease.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant. Add the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, and seasonings; simmer for 25-30 minutes.
- Cook lasagna noodles according to package instructions; drain.
- In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese with cottage or ricotta cheese and eggs until smooth.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Spread some sauce in the bottom of the pan; layer with noodles, cream cheese mixture, mozzarella, more sauce, and turkey turkey pepperoni slices.
- Repeat layers and finish with remaining noodles topped with sauce and cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes; uncover and bake an additional 10 minutes until bubbly.
- Garnish with parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice - approximately 224g
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 95mg