Million Dollar Lasagna Recipe
Indulge in this decadent Million Dollar Lasagna recipe that combines layers of rich meat sauce, creamy cheese filling, and gooey melted cheese to create a truly luxurious dish that’s perfect for any occasion.
- Author: Maya Quinn
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 8-10 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Lasagna Noodles
Meat Sauce
- 1 ¼ lbs Italian sausage or ground beef
- 1 (24-oz) jar spaghetti sauce
- 2 (8-oz) cans tomato sauce
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
Cheese Mixture
- 1 (24-oz) container cottage cheese
- 1 (8-oz) block of cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 tbsp dried parsley
Cheese Toppings
- 1 lb mozzarella cheese slices
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- Cook the Lasagna Noodles: Cook the lasagna noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare the Meat Sauce: In a large skillet, cook the Italian sausage or ground beef until browned. Add the spaghetti sauce, tomato sauce, and Italian seasoning. Simmer for 10-15 minutes.
- Make the Cheese Mixture: Mix together cottage cheese, cream cheese, sour cream, egg, and parsley until smooth.
- Assemble the Lasagna: Preheat oven to 375°F. Layer meat sauce, noodles, cheese mixture, and repeat, finishing with meat sauce on top.
- Top with Mozzarella and Parmesan: Add mozzarella slices and grated parmesan on top.
- Bake: Cover with foil, bake for 25 minutes, then uncover and bake for 15-20 minutes more.
- Cool and Serve: Let it sit for 10 minutes before cutting and serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, substitute meat with plant-based crumbles.
- You can add sautéed vegetables like bell peppers and mushrooms to the layers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 1170mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 126mg
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