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Million Dollar Lasagna

by StudioLink Recipe.
April 16, 2026
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Layers of love, sauce, and cheese—baked until bubbly and golden. This Million Dollar Lasagna is the kind of meal that has you going back for seconds (okay, thirds). Rich meat sauce, a creamy cheese layer, and plenty of mozzarella make it pure comfort food perfection.

Ingredients:

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For the Meat Sauce
  •   1 lb ground beef
  •   1 lb Italian sausage
  •   1 medium onion (diced)
  •   3 cloves garlic (minced)
  •   1 24 oz jar marinara sauce
  •   1 14 oz can diced tomatoes
  •   1 tsp Italian seasoning
  •   salt (to taste)
  •   black pepper (to taste)
 
For the Creamy Cheese Layer
  •   2 cups ricotta cheese (or cottage cheese)
  •   1 8 oz package 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))

Ingredients are subject to availability at local stores. Unavailable items will be automatically substituted at best-effort.

Directions

  1. Prepare the meat sauce: In a large skillet, cook 1 lb ground beef and 1 lb Italian sausage over medium heat until browned. Add 1 diced medium onion and 3 minced garlic cloves; sauté until softened. Stir in 1 jar (24 oz) marinara sauce, 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes, 1 tsp Italian seasoning, and salt and pepper to taste. Simmer on low heat for 10-15 minutes.
  2. Make the creamy cheese mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine 2 cups ricotta cheese (or cottage cheese), 1 package (8 oz) softened cream cheese, ½ cup sour cream, 1 large egg, ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, and 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese. Mix until smooth and well combined.
  3. Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  4. Assemble the lasagna: Spread a thin layer of meat sauce on the bottom of the baking dish. Place 3 lasagna noodles (cooked and drained, or use no-boil noodles) over the sauce. Spread ⅓ of the creamy cheese mixture over the noodles. Top with a layer of meat sauce. Repeat the layers (noodles, cheese mixture, and meat sauce) two more times. Finish with a final layer of noodles, remaining meat sauce, and top with the remaining 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese.
  5. Bake the lasagna: Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  6. Rest and serve: Allow the lasagna to rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing. Serve warm with a side of garlic bread or a fresh salad. Enjoy!

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