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Million Dollar Lasagna : The Ultimate Layered Lasagna

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If you’re looking for a rich, creamy, and flavorful lasagna that will impress family and friends, look no further than Million Dollar Lasagna!

Ingredients

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For the Meat Sauce:

  • 1 pound ground Italian sausage

  • 1 small onion, diced

  • 1 small green bell pepper, chopped

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 (24-ounce) jar marinara sauce

  • 1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes

  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

For the Creamy Cheese Layer:

  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened

  • 1 cup ricotta cheese

  • ½ cup sour cream

  • 1 large egg

  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

For Assembling the Lasagna:

  • 12 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained

  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Substitutions & Variations

  • Swap Italian sausage for ground beef or turkey for a lighter version.

  • Use cottage cheese instead of ricotta for a different texture.

  • Add mushrooms or spinach for extra nutrients.

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Meat Sauce

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage, diced onion, and bell pepper, and cook until the meat is browned.

  2. Stir in the minced garlic, cooking for another 30 seconds.

  3. Add the marinara sauce, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes, then remove from heat.

Step 2: Create the Creamy Cheese Layer

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, ricotta cheese, sour cream, egg, and Parmesan cheese.

  2. Whisk until smooth and well combined.

Step 3: Assemble the Lasagna

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

  2. Spread a thin layer of meat sauce on the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish.

  3. Add a layer of cooked lasagna noodles.

  4. Spread half of the creamy cheese mixture over the noodles.

  5. Add another layer of meat sauce and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.

  6. Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of meat sauce and mozzarella cheese.

  7. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese on top.

Step 4: Bake to Perfection

  1. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.

  2. Remove the foil and bake for another 10 minutes until golden and bubbly.

  3. Let the lasagna rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

Notes

✔️ Let the lasagna rest before cutting to prevent it from falling apart.
✔️ Use full-fat cheese for the best creamy texture.
✔️ Layer evenly to ensure every bite has the perfect balance of flavors.

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