Million Dollar Lasagna Recipe
A rich, creamy, and hearty lasagna layered with a savory meat sauce and a luscious cheese blend. Freezer-friendly and perfect for family meals!
Equipment
- - Skillet
- - 9×13-inch baking dish
- - Mixing bowls
- - Foil
Ingredients
- #### Meat Sauce
- - 1 tbsp olive oil
- - 1 medium onion chopped
- - 3 cloves garlic minced
- - 1 lb ground beef
- - ½ lb Italian sausage
- - 1 24 oz jar marinara
- - 1 14 oz can diced tomatoes
- - 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- - Salt and pepper
- #### Cheese Mixture
- - 15 oz ricotta or cottage cheese
- - 8 oz cream cheese softened
- - ½ cup sour cream
- - 1 egg
- - ½ cup grated Parmesan
- - 1½ cups shredded mozzarella
- - 1 tbsp fresh parsley optional
- #### Assembly
- - 9–12 lasagna noodles cooked or no-boil
- - 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- - Olive oil or spray for pan
Instructions
- Cook noodles if using traditional type.
- In a skillet, sauté onion and garlic in olive oil. Add beef and sausage, brown completely.
- Add marinara, tomatoes, and seasoning. Simmer 10–15 mins.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta, cream cheese, sour cream, egg, Parmesan, and mozzarella.
- Layer meat sauce, noodles, cheese mixture in a greased 9x13-inch dish. Repeat.
- Top with sauce and mozzarella.
- Bake at 350°F, covered for 30 mins. Uncover and bake 15–20 mins more.
- Let rest 10 mins before serving.
Notes
- Can be assembled ahead and refrigerated overnight
- Freezes well baked or unbaked
- Use no-boil noodles for faster prep
- Swap in spinach or zucchini for added veggies
- Freezes well baked or unbaked
- Use no-boil noodles for faster prep
- Swap in spinach or zucchini for added veggies