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Million Dollar Lasagna

Million Dollar Lasagna: The Ultimate Cozy Family Recipe

Million Dollar Lasagna is a comforting dish perfect for family gatherings, featuring layers of savory meat, creamy cheeses, and gooey mozzarella.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Noodles
  • 12 oz Lasagna Noodles oven-ready recommended
Meat Sauce
  • 1 lb Italian Sausage or Ground Beef high-quality recommended
  • 24 oz Spaghetti Sauce your favorite brand
  • 15 oz Tomato Sauce low-sodium versions recommended
  • 2 tbsp Italian Seasoning fresh herbs optional
Cheese Mixture
  • 15 oz Cottage Cheese low-fat optional
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese softened
  • 8 oz Sour Cream Greek yogurt is a substitute
  • 1 large Egg beaten
  • 2 tbsp Dried Parsley fresh parsley is an alternative
Topping
  • 16 oz Mozzarella Cheese buffalo mozzarella is premium option
  • 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Gather ingredients and equipment.
  2. In a large skillet, brown the Italian sausage or ground beef for 5-7 minutes until no longer pink.
  3. Add spaghetti sauce, tomato sauce, and Italian seasoning to meat in the skillet. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  4. In a bowl, mix cottage cheese, cream cheese, sour cream, beaten egg, and dried parsley until smooth.
  5. In a baking dish, spread 1/3 of the meat sauce, layer 4 noodles, followed by 1/3 cheese mixture and 1/3 mozzarella. Repeat twice more and finish with remaining meat sauce.
  6. Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on top. Cover with aluminum foil.
  7. Bake for 55 minutes, then remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
  8. Allow to cool for 15 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 15mg

Notes

For optimal flavor, ensure the meat is browned thoroughly and the cheese mixture is smooth. Cool before slicing for cleaner cuts.

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