Description
Indulge in this luxurious Million Dollar Lasagna recipe, featuring layers of rich meat sauce, creamy cheese, and perfectly cooked lasagna noodles.
Ingredients
Scale
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, cook the ground beef, Italian sausage, onion, and garlic until browned. Add marinara sauce, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- Make the Creamy Cheese Layer: In a bowl, mix ricotta/cottage cheese, cream cheese, sour cream, egg, Parmesan cheese, and 1 cup of mozzarella.
- Assemble the Lasagna: Layer meat sauce, noodles, and cheese mixture in a baking dish. Repeat layers, ending with cheese on top.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake at 375°F for 30 minutes. Uncover, sprinkle remaining mozzarella on top, and bake for an additional 15 minutes.
- Rest and Serve: Let the lasagna rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- You can customize the meat sauce by adding mushrooms, bell peppers, or other vegetables.
- For a lighter version, use turkey or chicken instead of beef and sausage.
- Consider adding fresh herbs like basil or parsley for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
Keywords: Luxurious lasagna, Italian comfort food, cheesy pasta dish, homemade lasagna recipe