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Million Dollar Lasagna Recipe

Million Dollar Lasagna Recipe

5.1 from 14 reviews

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.

Ingredients

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Lasagna Noodles

  • 12 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

Instructions

  1. Cook the Lasagna Noodles: Cook the lasagna noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  2. 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.
  3. Make the Cheese Mixture: Mix together cottage cheese, cream cheese, sour cream, egg, and parsley until smooth.
  4. Assemble the Lasagna: Preheat oven to 375°F. Layer meat sauce, noodles, cheese mixture, and repeat, finishing with meat sauce on top.
  5. Top with Mozzarella and Parmesan: Add mozzarella slices and grated parmesan on top.
  6. Bake: Cover with foil, bake for 25 minutes, then uncover and bake for 15-20 minutes more.
  7. 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.

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Keywords: Million Dollar Lasagna, Lasagna Recipe, Italian Lasagna, Cheesy Lasagna