Description
Rich Creamy Million Dollar Lasagna is the ultimate comfort food that will elevate any gathering. This indulgent dish features layers of creamy cheeses and savory Italian sausage, all enveloped in a rich tomato sauce. Perfect for family dinners or casual get-togethers, each bite delivers a luscious experience that will have everyone asking for seconds. Not only is this lasagna satisfying, but it’s also meal prep-friendly, allowing you to prepare it ahead of time for a stress-free cooking experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 lasagna noodles
- 1 ¼ lbs Italian sausage
- 24 oz spaghetti sauce
- 16 oz tomato sauce (2 cans)
- 24 oz cottage cheese
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 lb mozzarella cheese slices
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 egg, beaten
- Various seasonings (Italian seasoning, dried parsley)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375ºF.
- Cook the lasagna noodles according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a large skillet, brown the Italian sausage; drain excess fat and add sauces and seasoning. Simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Combine cottage cheese, cream cheese, sour cream, beaten egg, and parsley in a bowl until smooth.
- Layer in a greased 9×13 baking dish: meat sauce, noodles, cheese mixture, mozzarella slices; repeat until all ingredients are used.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake uncovered for another 30 minutes until bubbly.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (150g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg