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Million Dollar Lasagna Recipe

Million Dollar Lasagna Recipe
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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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