Description
Rich Creamy Million Dollar Lasagna is the epitome of comfort food, combining layers of creamy cheeses, savory Italian sausage, and a rich meat sauce. With its delightful textures and flavors, this lasagna is perfect for family dinners, potlucks, or cozy nights in. Make it ahead of time for those busy weekdays, and watch as it becomes a favorite at your dining table. Each bite offers an indulgent experience that promises to impress everyone you serve.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 lasagna noodles
- 1–1/4 lbs Italian sausage
- 24 oz spaghetti sauce
- 16 oz cottage cheese
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 lb mozzarella cheese slices
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375ºF. Cook lasagna noodles according to package directions.
- In a large skillet, brown the Italian sausage until fully cooked. Drain excess fat and mix in spaghetti sauce and tomato sauce; simmer for 5-10 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese, cream cheese, sour cream, beaten egg, and parsley until smooth.
- In a greased 9×13 baking pan, layer meat sauce, noodles, cheese mixture, mozzarella slices; repeat the process until ingredients are used up.
- Top with parmesan cheese. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes; remove foil and bake for an additional 30 minutes until bubbly.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (228g)
- Calories: 488
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 871mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 92mg