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Million Dollar Lasagna Recipe
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Million Dollar Lasagna Recipe

A rich baked lasagna layered with beefy marinara, a creamy cream cheese filling, and gooey melted mozzarella
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Servings: 10 People
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 465
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Meat Sauce:
  • 1 lb ground beef halal certified
  • 1 small yellow onion diced
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 24 oz marinara sauce
  • 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
Cream Cheese Layer:
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup butter softened
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan
  • 1/4 cup chopped parsley
Assembly:
  • 12 lasagna noodles boiled
  • 3 cups shredded mozzarella

Equipment

  • 1 9x13 inch baking dish
  • 1 Large skillet  for browning the beef
  • 1 Hand mixer or sturdy whisk for the cream cheese layer
  • 1 Box grater if shredding your own mozzarella
  • 1 Large pot for boiling noodles

Method
 

  1. Brown ground beef with onion; drain if needed.
  2. Add garlic, then stir in marinara and seasonings; simmer 5 minutes.
  3. Beat cream cheese, sour cream, and butter until smooth; fold in parmesan and parsley.
  4. Layer noodles, cream cheese mixture, meat sauce, and mozzarella twice.
  5. Top with final noodle layer, remaining sauce, and mozzarella.
  6. Bake covered at 375°F for 30 minutes, then uncovered for 15 to 20 minutes until bubbling and golden.
  7. Rest 15 minutes before slicing.

Notes

  • Soften cream cheese fully for a smooth, lump free filling.
  • Let the pan rest 15 minutes before cutting for clean slices.
  • Assemble up to a day ahead and refrigerate before baking for deeper flavor.
STORAGE: Refrigerate up to 4 days or freeze up to 3 months, tightly wrapped.
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