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Slice of layered lasagna with visible noodles, meat sauce, and cheese filling on a plate.

Million Dollar Lasagna Recipe

This Million Dollar Lasagna Recipe is a straightforward take on a classic, with layers of cheesy, saucy goodness.
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Prep Time 33 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 23 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 lasagna noodles
  • 1.25 lbs Italian sausage or ground beef
  • 1 24-oz jar spaghetti sauce
  • 2 8-oz can tomato sauce
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 24-oz container cottage cheese
  • 1 8-oz block cream cheese, softened
  • 0.25 cup sour cream
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 1 Tbsp dried parsley
  • 1 lb mozzarella cheese slices
  • 0.5 cup grated parmesan cheese

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch pan
  • Large Skillet
  • Large bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375ºF.
  2. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
  3. Brown sausage in a skillet over medium heat; drain. Stir in spaghetti sauce, tomato sauce, and Italian seasoning. Simmer over low heat for 5 to 10 minutes, until the sauce starts to thicken. Remove from heat and set aside.
  4. In a bowl, combine cottage cheese, cream cheese, sour cream, egg, and parsley. Set aside.
  5. Lightly spray a 9x13-inch pan with cooking spray. Spread 1 cup meat sauce in the bottom of the pan.
  6. Top with 6 lasagna noodles, lengthwise and overlapping to cover.
  7. Top noodles with half of the cottage cheese, top with third of mozzarella cheese. Spoon ½ of meat sauce over cheese; sprinkle with ¼ cup parmesan.
  8. Repeat layering; starting with 6 lasagna noodles and ending with remaining meat sauce and parmesan cheese. Top with remaining mozzarella cheese. Cover with foil.
  9. Bake lasagna covered for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake uncovered an additional 30 minutes, until bubbly.
  10. Let stand 15 minutes before serving.

Notes

This lasagna is a comforting dish that's easier to make than it sounds. The cream cheese in the cheese mixture gives it a unique, rich flavor.
Disclaimer: Nutritional information is an estimate only and can vary significantly depending on the specific ingredients used. For accurate values, use a nutrition calculator with your specific ingredients.
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