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Million Dollar Lasagna Recipe

Meryem
This Million Dollar Lasagna is the ultimate comfort food! Layers of perfectly cooked lasagna noodles are stacked with a rich meat sauce, a creamy cheese filling, and a golden bubbly top. This dish is perfect for family dinners, meal prep, or impressing guests at special occasions. It combines the classic flavors of lasagna with a luxurious creamy twist, making it a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!
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Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course Comfort Food, Dinner, Pasta Dishes
Cuisine Italian-American cuisine

Ingredients
  

For the Meat Sauce:

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 pound Italian sausage
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 jars 24 oz each marinara sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste

For the Creamy Cheese Layer:

  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

For Assembly:

  • 12 lasagna noodles cooked
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions
 

Prepare the Meat Sauce:

  • In a skillet, cook the ground beef, sausage, and onion until browned. Drain the fat.
  • Add garlic, marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 15 minutes.

Make the Creamy Cheese Layer:

  • Mix cream cheese, sour cream, cottage cheese, and mozzarella in a bowl until smooth.

Assemble the Lasagna:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Spread a thin layer of meat sauce in a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Add a layer of noodles, spread the creamy cheese mixture, add meat sauce, and sprinkle mozzarella.
  • Repeat layers, finishing with Parmesan cheese on top.

Bake:

  • Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
  • Remove foil and bake for another 20 minutes or until bubbly.

Rest and Serve:

  • Let the lasagna rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing.