Four-Cheese Lasagna

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 6  ounces  lasagna noodles
• 1⁄2 lb ground beef
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped onion
• 1⁄3 cup  chopped celery
• 1  clove garlic, minced
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons dried basil, crushed
• 1⁄4 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
• 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, cubed
• 1⁄3 cup  light cream or 1⁄3 cup milk
• 1⁄2 cup dry white wine
• 1⁄2 cup  shredded gouda cheese (2 ounces)
• 1  cup cream-style cottage cheese
• 1  slightly beaten egg
• 6  ounces  sliced mozzarella cheese

Directions

1. In a large saucepan cook lasagna noodles according to package directions; drain.
2. Set aside.
3. In a large skillet cook beef, onion, celery, and garlic till meat is brown and vegetables are tender.
4. Drain off fat.
5. Stir in the basil, oregano, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper.
6. Add the Cream cheese and light cream or milk.
7. Cook and stir over low heat till cheese is melted.
8. Stir in wine.
9. Gradually add the gouda cheese.
10. Cook and stir till cheese is nearly melted; remove from heat.
11. In small bowl stir together the cottage cheese and egg.
12. In a greased 10 x 6 x 2 inch baking dish layer half of the noodles, half of the meat sauce, half of the cottage cheese mixture, and half of the mozzarella cheese.
13. Repeat layers.
14. Bake, uncovered, in a 375o oven for 30 to 35 minutes or till heated through.
15. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.