Description
This Million Dollar Lasagna is the ultimate comfort food, featuring layers of perfectly seasoned meat sauce, creamy ricotta filling, and gooey melted cheese. The secret? A special cheese mixture that makes it richer than your average lasagna. Perfect for special occasions, meal prep, or a cozy family dinner, this dish will quickly become a household favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
1. For the Meat Sauce:
- 1 pound ground beef
- ½ pound Italian sausage
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon basil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon sugar
2. For the Cheese Mixture:
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 egg
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese
3. Other Ingredients:
- 12 lasagna noodles
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup shredded provolone cheese
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Make the Meat Sauce: Brown the beef and sausage in a pan. Add onions and garlic, cook for 2 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, sauce, paste, and seasonings. Simmer for 15–20 minutes.
- Prepare the Cheese Mixture: Mix cream cheese, ricotta, sour cream, egg, and Parmesan in a bowl until smooth.
- Cook the Noodles: Boil lasagna noodles until al dente. Drain and lay flat.
- Assemble the Lasagna: Layer sauce, noodles, cheese mixture, and mozzarella in a baking dish. Repeat layers.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake for another 15 minutes until golden.
- Rest & Serve: Let sit for 10–15 minutes before slicing. Garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
- Let the lasagna cool before slicing for the best texture.
- Use freshly grated cheese for better melt and flavor.
- If making ahead, refrigerate for up to 24 hours before baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg