Million Dollar Lasagna Recipe (Print Version)
Savory layers of meat sauce, creamy cheese blend, and tender pasta combined in a golden-baked lasagna.
# Ingredients:
→ Meat Sauce
01 -
1 lb ground beef
02 -
1 lb Italian sausage
03 -
1 medium onion, diced
04 -
3 garlic cloves, minced
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1 jar (24 oz) marinara sauce
06 -
1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
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1 tsp Italian seasoning
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Salt and pepper to taste
→ Creamy Cheese Layer
09 -
2 cups ricotta cheese or cottage cheese
10 -
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
11 -
1/2 cup sour cream
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1 large egg
13 -
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
14 -
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
→ Pasta Layer
15 -
12 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained (or no-boil noodles)
# Instructions:
01 -
Brown the ground beef and sausage in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onions, minced garlic, marinara sauce, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10-15 minutes.
02 -
In a mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese (or cottage cheese), cream cheese, sour cream, egg, Parmesan cheese, and 1 cup of shredded mozzarella. Mix until smooth.
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In a 9×13-inch baking dish, spread a layer of meat sauce on the bottom. Place a layer of lasagna noodles on top, followed by a layer of the cheese mixture. Repeat the layers, finishing with the remaining cup of shredded mozzarella on top.
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Cover the baking dish with foil and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for another 20 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly.
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Let the lasagna rest for 10-15 minutes before serving.