Million Dollar Lasagna Dish (Printable Version)

Rich lasagna with layers of cheese, savory meat, and tender noodles for memorable meals.

# What You'll Need:

→ Meat Sauce

01 - 1 lb ground beef
02 - 1 lb Italian sausage
03 - 1 medium onion, diced
04 - 3 garlic cloves, minced
05 - 24 oz marinara sauce
06 - 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 - 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 to Follow:

01 - Brown the ground beef and sausage. Add onions, garlic, marinara, diced tomatoes, and seasonings. Simmer for 10-15 minutes.
02 - Mix ricotta (or cottage cheese), cream cheese, sour cream, egg, Parmesan, and 1 cup mozzarella until smooth.
03 - Layer the meat sauce, noodles, and cheese mixture in a 9×13-inch baking dish. Repeat layers and top with mozzarella.
04 - Cover with foil and bake at 375°F for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 20 minutes until golden and bubbly.
05 - Let the lasagna rest for 10-15 minutes before serving.

# Additional Notes:

01 - For a vegetarian version, substitute the meat with roasted vegetables like zucchini or mushrooms.
02 - For extra cheesiness, sprinkle additional mozzarella before reheating leftovers.

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