🍝 Million Dollar Italian Lasagna

🛒 Ingredients

For the Meat Sauce:

• 1 lb (450g) ground beef

• 1 lb (450g) Italian sausage

• 1 small onion, diced

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 jar (24 oz) marinara sauce

• 1 can (15 oz) crushed tomatoes

• 1 tsp Italian seasoning

• Salt & black pepper to taste

For the Creamy “Million Dollar” Layer:

• 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened

• 1 cup ricotta cheese

• ½ cup sour cream

• 1 egg

• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

For the Layers:

• 12 lasagna noodles (cooked & drained)

• 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

• ½ cup grated Parmesan (for topping)

• Fresh parsley (optional)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Make the Meat Sauce

• In a large skillet, cook ground beef and sausage until browned.

• Drain excess grease.

• Add onion and cook until soft.

• Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds.

• Add marinara, crushed tomatoes, seasoning, salt, and pepper.

• Simmer 15–20 minutes.

2️⃣ Prepare the Creamy Layer

In a bowl, mix:

• Cream cheese

• Ricotta

• Sour cream

• Egg

• Parmesan

Blend until smooth and creamy.

3️⃣ Assemble the Lasagna

In a greased 9×13 baking dish:

1. Spread a thin layer of meat sauce

2. Add noodles

3. Spread half of the creamy mixture

4. Add meat sauce

5. Sprinkle mozzarella

Repeat layers.
Finish with noodles, remaining meat sauce, and lots of mozzarella + Parmesan on top.

4️⃣ Bake

• Cover with foil.

• Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25 minutes.

• Remove foil and bake another 20–25 minutes until bubbly and golden.

• Let rest 15–20 minutes before slicing.

💎 Why It’s “Million Dollar”

The cream cheese + ricotta + sour cream layer makes it extra rich, smooth, and luxurious compared to traditional lasagna.

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