Million Dollar Lasagna

This ultimate lasagna lives up to its name—layered with rich meat sauce, a decadent cream cheese blend, and gooey mozzarella, it’s perfect for feeding a crowd or meal-prepping for the week. Each bite is a warm, cheesy hug!

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 Ingredients

For the Meat Sauce:

• 1 lb ground beef

• 1 lb Italian sausage

• 1 medium onion, diced

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• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 jar (24 oz) marinara sauce

• 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes

• 1 tsp Italian seasoning

• Salt and pepper to taste

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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

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• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided

For the Pasta Layer:

• 12 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained (or use no-boil noodles)

 Directions

1️⃣ Prepare the Meat Sauce

• In a large skillet, cook the ground beef and Italian sausage over medium heat until browned.

• Add the onion and garlic, sauté until soft and fragrant.

• Stir in the marinara sauce, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.

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• Simmer on low heat for 10–15 minutes.

2️⃣ Make the Creamy Cheese Mixture

• In a bowl, mix together:

  • Ricotta cheese

  • Cream cheese

  • Sour cream

  • Egg

  • Parmesan cheese

  • 1 cup of mozzarella cheese

 Assemble the Lasagna

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

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2. Layer 1: Spread a thin layer of meat sauce on the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish.

3. Layer 2: Place 3–4 lasagna noodles over the sauce.

4. Layer 3: Spread 1/3 of the cheese mixture over the noodles.

5. Layer 4: Top with more meat sauce.

6. Repeat layers twice more, ending with noodles and remaining meat sauce.

7. Sprinkle the top with the remaining 1 cup of mozzarella cheese.

 Bake It

• Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.

• Remove foil and bake for an additional 15–20 minutes, or until bubbly and golden on top.

• Let rest for 10–15 minutes before slicing.

 Time & Yield

• Prep Time: 25 minutes

• Cook Time: 45–50 minutes

• Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes

• Yields: 8–10 servings

 Tips & Variations

• Use a mix of spicy and mild sausage for extra flavor.

• Substitute gluten-free noodles or use zucchini slices for a low-carb version.

• Add a layer of spinach or mushrooms for a veggie boost.

• Make ahead and freeze—this lasagna freezes beautifully.

 Tools You’ll Need

• 9×13-inch baking dish

• Large skillet

• Mixing bowls

• Wooden spoon or spatula

• Aluminum foil

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