Description
Indulge in this decadent Million Dollar Lasagna loaded with layers of rich meat sauce, creamy cheese filling, and perfectly cooked lasagna noodles. A show-stopping dish that will impress your guests!
Ingredients
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For the Meat Sauce:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 lb Italian sausage
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 jar (24 oz) marinara sauce
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Creamy Cheese Layer:
- 2 cups ricotta cheese or cottage cheese
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
For the Pasta Layer:
- 12 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained (or no-boil noodles)
Instructions
- Prepare the Meat Sauce: In a large skillet, brown the ground beef and Italian sausage. Add onions and garlic, then stir in marinara sauce, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10-15 minutes.
- Make the Creamy Cheese Layer: In a bowl, mix ricotta/cottage cheese, cream cheese, sour cream, egg, Parmesan cheese, and half of the mozzarella cheese until well combined.
- Assemble the Lasagna: Layer meat sauce, lasagna noodles, and creamy cheese mixture in a baking dish. Repeat layers, ending with a layer of meat sauce on top. Sprinkle remaining mozzarella cheese on top.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake at 375°F for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Rest and Serve: Let the lasagna rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- You can customize the meat sauce by adding mushrooms, bell peppers, or other vegetables.
- For a lighter version, use ground turkey or chicken instead of beef and sausage.
- Feel free to add fresh herbs like basil or parsley for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg