Million Dollar Lasagna
An indulgent Italian classic that's rich, cheesy, and bursting with flavor, perfect for family dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 12 pieces lasagna noodles
- 1.25 pounds Italian sausage or ground beef
- 24 oz jar spaghetti sauce
- 16 oz cans tomato sauce Two 8 oz cans
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 24 oz container cottage cheese
- 8 oz block cream cheese, softened
- 0.25 cup sour cream
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 1 pound mozzarella cheese slices
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the lasagna noodles according to the package directions. Once cooked, drain them and set aside.
Cooking the Meat
- In a large skillet, brown the Italian sausage or ground beef over medium heat, breaking the meat into smaller pieces.
- Once browned, add spaghetti sauce, tomato sauce, and Italian seasoning. Allow to simmer for about 5 minutes.
Cheese Mixture
- In a separate bowl, combine cottage cheese, softened cream cheese, sour cream, beaten egg, and dried parsley. Mix until smooth and creamy.
Assembly
- Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- Layer in the baking dish: Start with meat sauce, then layer with 4 lasagna noodles, half of the cheese mixture, half of the meat sauce, and a third of the mozzarella cheese.
- Repeat the layers: another 4 lasagna noodles, remaining cheese mixture, rest of the meat sauce, and final third of the mozzarella cheese.
Baking
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Allow the lasagna to cool for about 10-15 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Refrigerate leftover lasagna for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Cover with foil when reheating to retain moisture.