Description
Rich Creamy Million Dollar Lasagna is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for family dinners or special occasions. This indulgent dish layers tender lasagna noodles with a rich meat sauce made from Italian sausage, complemented by a creamy cheese mixture featuring cottage cheese, cream cheese, and mozzarella. Each bite is a delightful medley of flavors that will warm your heart and satisfy your cravings. Easy to prepare and versatile for meal prep, this lasagna is an ideal choice for any gathering. Enjoy it fresh out of the oven or as delicious leftovers; either way, it’s sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 lasagna noodles
- 1 ¼ lbs Italian sausage
- 1 (24-oz) jar spaghetti sauce
- 2 (8-oz) cans tomato sauce
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 (24-oz) container cottage cheese
- 1 (8-oz) block cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 Tbsp dried parsley
- 1 lb mozzarella cheese slices
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375ºF. Cook the lasagna noodles according to package directions until al dente.
- In a large skillet, brown the Italian sausage over medium heat until fully cooked; drain excess fat. Stir in spaghetti sauce, tomato sauce, and Italian seasoning. Simmer for 5-10 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese, softened cream cheese, sour cream, beaten egg, and dried parsley until smooth.
- In a greased 9×13 inch baking dish, layer meat sauce at the bottom, followed by noodles, half of the cheese mixture, and mozzarella slices. Repeat layering with remaining ingredients and finish with grated parmesan on top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes; uncover and bake an additional 30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown. Let it rest for 15 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg