Million Dollar Lasagna (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Base for Meat and Noodles
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1 tsp of seasoning blend (Italian style)
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2 cans (8-oz each) of tomato sauce
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1 jar (24-oz) marinara sauce
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1-1/4 lbs of ground beef or Italian sausage
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12 sheets of lasagna pasta
→ Cheese Layer Mix
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1 Tbsp parsley flakes (dried)
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1 large egg, whisked
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A quarter cup of sour cream
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One soft block (8 oz) of cream cheese
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One container (24 oz) of cottage cheese
→ Toppings and Finishing Touches
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A half cup of parmesan (grated)
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1 pound of sliced mozzarella
# Instructions:
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Set your oven to 375ºF and bring a pot of water to boil for the pasta. Once cooked, drain and let cool.
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Sauté ground meat in a medium skillet, drain the grease. Stir in the marinara, tomato sauce, and Italian seasoning. Let it bubble and thicken for 5 to 10 minutes.
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In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, cottage cheese, sour cream, whisked egg, and parsley.
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Coat a 9x13 pan with nonstick spray. Spread a thin layer of sauce, arrange 6 lasagna sheets overlapping, lengthwise.
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Layer the ingredients: half of the cheese mix, a third of the mozzarella, half of the meat sauce, and a sprinkle of parmesan. Do it again, finishing with cheese. Cover with foil.
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Bake with foil on for 25 minutes, then exposed for a further 30 until golden and bubbling. Let it sit for 15 minutes to settle before slicing.
# Notes:
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You can make it ahead and freeze it.
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If frozen, thaw it fully before baking.
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Feel free to use different meats if you'd like.
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Shredded mozzarella works as a swap for slices.