Million Dollar Lasagna Recipe

Ingredients

• 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
• 2 cups ricotta cheese or cottage cheese
• 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
• 12 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained (or no-boil noodles)

Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the Meat Sauce: In a large skillet, cook ground beef, Italian sausage, onion, and garlic until browned. Stir in marinara sauce, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.

2. 2

   Make the Creamy Cheese Layer: In a bowl, mix ricotta/cottage cheese, cream cheese, sour cream, egg, Parmesan cheese, and 1 cup of mozzarella.

3. 3

   Assemble the Lasagna: Layer meat sauce, noodles, and cheese mixture in a baking dish. Repeat layers, ending with cheese on top.

4. 4

   Bake: Cover with foil and bake at 375°F for 30 minutes. Uncover, sprinkle remaining mozzarella, and bake for another 15 minutes until bubbly.