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Million Dollar Lasagna – A Comforting, Cheesy Family Favorite

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Million Dollar Lasagna is a rich, creamy, and comforting baked pasta with layers of tender noodles, savory meat sauce, and a decadent cheese filling that lives up to its luxurious name.

Ingredients

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  • 12 lasagna noodles

  • 1 lb ground beef

  • 1 (24 oz) jar marinara sauce

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened

  • 1 cup sour cream

  • 1 ½ cups cottage cheese

  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning

  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

  • Cook lasagna noodles until al dente, drain, and set aside.

  • In a skillet, brown ground beef, drain fat, and stir in marinara sauce. Simmer for 5–10 minutes.

  • In a bowl, mix cream cheese, sour cream, and cottage cheese. Season with Italian herbs, salt, and pepper.

  • In a greased 9×13-inch dish, spread a layer of meat sauce, then noodles, then half of the cheese mixture.

  • Repeat layers: noodles, remaining cheese mixture, meat sauce, mozzarella.

  • Finish with final noodle layer, meat sauce, and sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan.

  • Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 15–20 minutes until bubbly and golden.

  • Let rest for 10–15 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Substitute ground sausage for extra flavor.

  • Blend the cheese mixture for a smoother texture.

  • Freezes well — great for meal prep.

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