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My husband isn't a fan of cottage cheese, but I love lasagna. This is perfect for our family. So flavorful!<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2017-07-02","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BlueCoffee"},"reviewBody":"This lasagna is awesome!! We love how the flavors come together!! We added chopped green peppers and mushrooms to it. Anything with cream cheese in it makes for a tasty dish!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-12-23","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangeButton"},"reviewBody":"This is my favorite lasagna recipe! It is so decadent that I make it only for Christmas Eve. I usually make 2 of these; one as written and another one a vegetarian version. To make a vegetarian version, I substitute two packages of mushrooms, a chopped carrot and one container of frozen spinach (thawed and drained). I saute the mushrooms with the onions and carrots until most of the moister is evaporated. I also add 1\/2 tsp fennel seeds to the sauce because that is what I like about the Italian sausage.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-10-26","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenBulb"},"reviewBody":"I made this recipe for a Sunday lunch and we all LOVED IT!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-10-30","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OliveController"},"reviewBody":"This is a new family favorite. We were unsure of the cream cheese, but after making it now love this better than any other kind of lasagna!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-01-29","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurpleButton"},"reviewBody":"I've tried quite a few lasagna recipes, and this is the best lasagna I've ever made.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-06-15","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangeFlask"},"reviewBody":"My family loved it. I loved it. It was easy to make ahead of time. I made up the night before. It makes a lot. Leftovers are wonderfull too.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-04-20","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldChilli"},"reviewBody":"Loved this - my 4 year old doesn't like ricotta and this lasagna worked out great. It's hard to pick up on the subtle difference the cream cheese makes, but it's definitely there.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2017-06-29","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangeApple"},"reviewBody":"I was really hoping my husband would hate this..it was time consuming and I remember saying..don't like this.. Told me it was the best he ever had!! Worked great for lunches the next few days as well. Note: I'm a vegetarian so I made one for myself..altered it ..maybe that's why it was so time consuming. Will make this again and again... Thanks for sharing a fabulous recipe. I will think of you when I make it over and over..guess what's for dinner tonight :)","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-05-12","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedBone"},"reviewBody":"My family LOVED this lasagna recipe. They all said it was the best they ever had! This is the new family favorite!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-02-21","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanButterfly"},"reviewBody":"Excellent my husband doesn't like cottage cheese so this was great for him. I used neufchatel cheese instead of cream cheese to decrease the fat might try fat free cream cheese next time.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-02-07","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurpleLamp"},"reviewBody":"For some reason, I didn't really like this lasagna. I think if I were to make it again, I would decrease the cream cheese slightly.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":2,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-01-31","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BlueSnow"},"reviewBody":"Absolutely my family's favorite lasagna!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-02-04","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OlivePlane"},"reviewBody":"This was by far the best lasagna recipe ever. I used the no bake lasagna noodles, cream cheese, mozeralla cheese and an Italian blend cheese mixed with philly cream cheese. The flavors were great together and it was not dry at all, usually my top layer is fairly dry. I will definitely keep this recipe in rotation!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-04-02","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenFlask"},"reviewBody":"My husband and I both loved this lasagne. This is \"our\" lasagne recipe now.It is very rich, so you can't eat too much at a time, but with a nice side salad it is perfect.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-07-18","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldFries"},"reviewBody":"excellent recipe. . everyone who tried this gave it high marks. as usual with my recipes i used more cheese than called for. no complaints though","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-08-28","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurplePlanet"},"reviewBody":"This recipe is awesome! My husband says there is no need to try any other lasagnas!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-12-15","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BlueSword"},"reviewBody":"Made this with gluten free pasta and absolutely loved it. I was skeptical at first about the cream cheese and the swiss, but what a hit!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-01-31","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurpleRing"},"reviewBody":"I have just one word to say.... GREAT !","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-11-11","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanBus"},"reviewBody":"EXCELLENT!!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-01-31","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OliveToast"},"reviewBody":"Sounds great, because I don't like the ricotta\/cottage cheese most recipes use.A dutch oven is just a big pot...mine is 5 quarts so use waht ever large pan you have.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-03-11","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurpleBandAid"},"reviewBody":"I modified this recipe using mushrooms instead of the meat to make it vegetarian. The different cheeses make it an excellent variation of your typical lasagna.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-02-15","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"wholland88"},"reviewBody":"This is good, but VERY rich. I think that the sausage, combined with all of the cheese is a bit too much. I would probably make it again, but use only hamburger and probably half the amount of cream cheese. Also, the recipe calls for salt, which, when combined with the sausage, just makes it too salty. I may still include it if I leave out the sausage, but with the sausage, you definitely don't need any additional salt.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}}]},"video":{"data":{"status":204},"message":"No shortcode found in recipe"},"rms_legacy_id":"47152","romance_copy_dek":"I like to fix the chunky meat sauce for this dish the day before, so the flavors can blend. 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