Million Dollar Lasagna Layers (Print Version)
Rich layers of cheese, hearty meat sauce, and pasta for an impressive family-style Italian main.
# Ingredients:
→ Meat Sauce
01 -
1 lb ground beef
02 -
1 lb Italian sausage
03 -
1 medium onion, diced
04 -
3 garlic cloves, minced
05 -
1 jar (24 oz) marinara sauce
06 -
1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
07 -
1 tsp Italian seasoning
08 -
Salt and pepper to taste
→ Creamy Cheese Layer
09 -
2 cups ricotta cheese or cottage cheese
10 -
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
11 -
1/2 cup sour cream
12 -
1 large egg
13 -
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
14 -
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
→ Pasta Layer
15 -
12 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained (or no-boil noodles)
# Steps:
01 -
Brown the ground beef and sausage in a large skillet. Add onions, garlic, marinara sauce, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10-15 minutes.
02 -
In a large bowl, mix ricotta (or cottage cheese), cream cheese, sour cream, egg, Parmesan, and 1 cup shredded mozzarella until smooth.
03 -
Spread a layer of meat sauce on the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish. Add a layer of noodles, followed by the cheese mixture. Repeat layers, ending with a layer of meat sauce, and top with the remaining shredded mozzarella cheese.
04 -
Cover the baking dish with foil and bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 20 minutes, or until the cheese is golden and bubbly.
05 -
Let the lasagna rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving.