Million Dollar Lasagna (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Pasta
01 -
12 lasagna noodles
→ Meat
02 -
1-1/4 lbs Italian sausage or ground beef
→ Sauce
03 -
1 (24-oz) jar spaghetti sauce
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2 (8-oz) cans tomato sauce
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1 tsp Italian seasoning
→ Cheese Mixture
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1 (24-oz) container cottage cheese
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1 (8-oz) block cream cheese, softened
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1/4 cup sour cream
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1 beaten egg
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1 Tbsp dried parsley
→ Toppings
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1 lb mozzarella cheese slices
12 -
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
# Instructions:
01 -
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Cook lasagna noodles according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
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Brown Italian sausage or ground beef in a skillet over medium heat; drain excess fat. Stir in spaghetti sauce, tomato sauce, and Italian seasoning. Simmer over low heat for 5-10 minutes until the sauce thickens. Remove from heat and set aside.
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In a large bowl, combine cottage cheese, softened cream cheese, sour cream, beaten egg, and dried parsley until well mixed. Set aside.
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Lightly spray a 9×13-inch (23×33 cm) baking dish with cooking spray. Spread 1 cup of meat sauce evenly across the bottom of the pan.
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Arrange 6 lasagna noodles lengthwise and overlapping to cover the sauce. Spread half of the cheese mixture over the noodles, then add one-third of the mozzarella slices. Pour half of the remaining meat sauce over the cheese and sprinkle with 1/4 cup parmesan.
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Repeat layering with remaining 6 lasagna noodles, followed by the rest of the cheese mixture, another third of the mozzarella, and remaining meat sauce. Sprinkle with remaining parmesan cheese.
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Top with the last portion of mozzarella cheese. Cover tightly with aluminum foil.
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Bake covered for 25 minutes. Remove foil and continue baking uncovered for an additional 30 minutes until bubbly and edges are golden brown.
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Allow lasagna to stand for 15 minutes before cutting and serving to set the layers.
# Notes:
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For best results, allow ingredients to come to room temperature before assembling the lasagna.
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The cheese mixture creates an exceptionally creamy texture that distinguishes this as a 'million dollar' version of traditional lasagna.