Million Dollar Lasagna
Layers of Meat, Cheese, and Pasta Rich Enough to Live Up to the Name!
Craving a lasagna that goes way beyond the basics? This Million Dollar Lasagna lives up to its lavish name. With rich meat sauce, creamy cheese layers, and melty mozzarella all stacked between tender noodles, it’s the kind of bake that feeds a crowd and leaves no leftovers. Whether it’s Sunday dinner, a holiday, or a freezer meal for later—this is lasagna at its most indulgent.
What You’ll Need (Serves 8–10):
For the Meat Sauce:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 lb Italian sausage
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 jar (24 oz) marinara sauce
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Creamy Cheese Layer:
- 1 (8 oz) block cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup cottage cheese (or ricotta)
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 egg (optional, for structure)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Additional Layers:
- 9–12 cooked lasagna noodles (or oven-ready, if using)
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh parsley or basil, for garnish (optional)
