Description
Indulge in this rich and decadent Million Dollar Lasagna for a truly satisfying meal. Layers of hearty meat sauce, creamy cheeses, and perfectly cooked noodles come together to create a dish that is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat Sauce:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 1 jar (24 ounces) marinara sauce
- 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
- 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Lasagna Layers:
- 12 lasagna noodles
- 16 ounces ricotta cheese
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 large egg
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the lasagna noodles: Prepare according to package directions, then set aside.
- Make the meat sauce: Brown beef and sausage, add marinara, tomato sauce, tomato paste, seasonings, and simmer.
- Prepare cheese mixture: Beat ricotta, cream cheese, sour cream, and egg until smooth.
- Assemble the lasagna: Layer noodles, cheese mixture, meat sauce, mozzarella, and Parmesan. Repeat layers.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake, then remove foil and bake until golden. Let rest before serving.
Notes
- This lasagna can be assembled ahead and refrigerated overnight.
- Swap ricotta for cottage cheese if desired.
- For extra heat, use hot Italian sausage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 980 mg
- Fat: 33 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg
