Paula Deen: The Lady & Sons Lasagna Recipe - Serves 20

Ingredients

• 1 cup grated Gruyere cheese
• 12 ounces cottage cheese, mixed with 1 beaten egg and 1/2 cup Parmesan
• 6 to 9 long strips lasagna noodles
• 1 1/2 lbs ground beef
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons Paula Deen's Seasoned Salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons Paula Deen's House Seasoning
• 1 1/2 teaspoons Paula Deen's Sweet Italian Herb Blend
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2 cup diced green bell peppers
• 2 cloves diced garlic
• 1/2 cup diced onions
• 1 cup water
• 2 cups tomato sauce
• 2 cups diced tomatoes
• 1 cup grated Swiss cheese
• 2 cups grated cheddar cheese
• 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese
• 1 cup grated mozzarella
• 1 tablespoon optional corn starch
• 1/4 cup optional cold water