Million Dollar Lasagna (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ For the Pasta and Meat
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12 lasagna noodles
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1-1/4 lbs Italian sausage or ground beef
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1 (24-oz) jar spaghetti sauce
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2 (8-oz) cans tomato sauce
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1 tsp Italian seasoning
→ For the Cheese Mixture
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1 (24-oz) container cottage cheese
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1 (8-oz) block cream cheese, softened
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1/4 cup sour cream
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1 egg, beaten
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1 Tbsp dried parsley
→ For Layering
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1 lb mozzarella cheese slices
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1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
# Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 375ºF. Cook lasagna noodles according to package directions, drain and set aside.
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Brown sausage in skillet over medium heat, drain. Add spaghetti sauce, tomato sauce, and Italian seasoning. Simmer 5-10 minutes until thickened.
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Combine cottage cheese, cream cheese, sour cream, beaten egg, and dried parsley in a bowl.
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Spray 9x13-inch pan with cooking spray. Spread 1 cup meat sauce, layer 6 lasagna noodles lengthwise and overlapping.
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Layer half cottage cheese mixture, third of mozzarella, half meat sauce, and 1/4 cup parmesan. Repeat layers, ending with remaining cheese. Cover with foil.
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Bake covered for 25 minutes, then uncovered for 30 minutes until bubbly. Let stand 15 minutes before serving.
# Notes:
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Can be prepared ahead and frozen
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Thaw completely before baking if frozen
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Can substitute different meats
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Shredded mozzarella can replace slices