Recipe: Apple Lasagna

APPLE LASAGNA

8 lasagna noodles
FILLING:
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Cheddar cheese
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon almond extract
APPLE FILLING:
2 cans (20 ounces each) apple pie filling
TOPPING:
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
6 tablespoons packed brown sugar
1/4 cup uncooked quick-cooking oats
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Dash ground nutmeg
3 tablespoons margarine
GARNISH:
1 cup sour cream
1/3 cup packed brown sugar

Cook lasagna noodles according to package directions. Drain in colander.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease 13x9-inch baking pan.

FILLING:
Combine Cheddar cheese, ricotta cheese, egg, granulated sugar and almond extract in medium bowl; blend well.

TO ASSEMBLE LASAGNA:
Spread 1 can apple pie filling over bottom of prepared pan. Layer half the noodles over filling, then spread cheese mixture over noodles. Top with remaining noodles, then remaining can of apple pie filling.

TOPPING:
Combine flour, 6 tablespoons brown sugar, oats, cinnamon and nutmeg in small bowl. Cut in margarine until crumbly. Sprinkle over apple pie filling.

Bake lasagna 45 minutes. Cool 15 minutes.

GARNISH:
Meanwhile, prepare garnish by blending sour cream and 1/3 cup brown sugar in small bowl until smooth. Cover; refrigerate.

TO SERVE:
ut lasagna into squares and garnish with sour cream mixture.

Servings: 12-15