Million Dollar Lasagna
This Million Dollar Lasagna is ultra-rich, creamy, and layered with bold Italian flavor. Classic meat sauce meets a decadent cream-cheese layer and tons of melty mozzarella for a dinner that feels fancy but is totally doable at home.
It’s the kind of comfort food people save immediately and come back to again and again.
This is a Simply Made Recipe provided by Lilly Ashley. Good recipes, without the paragraphs and fluff to sift through. Save the sifting for the baking!
⏱️ Prep Time | Cook Time | Yield
Yield: 8–10 servings
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
🧾 Ingredients
Meat Sauce
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (24 oz) jar marinara sauce
- Salt & pepper, to taste
Creamy Cheese Layer
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Lasagna Layers
- 9 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh parsley or basil, for garnish (optional)
🥣 Instructions
Rest 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish and serve.
Preheat oven to 375°F.
In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef with onion until browned. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
Stir in marinara sauce, salt, and pepper. Simmer 5 minutes.
In a bowl, mix cream cheese, ricotta, sour cream, and Parmesan until smooth.
Spread a thin layer of meat sauce in a greased 9×13 baking dish.
Layer noodles, meat sauce, creamy cheese mixture, and mozzarella.
Repeat layers, finishing with mozzarella on top.
Cover with foil and bake 30 minutes.
Remove foil and bake 15 minutes more until bubbly and lightly golden.
💡 Simply Made Tip
Letting the lasagna rest before slicing helps the layers set and makes cleaner slices — totally worth the wait.
🥗 Nutrition (Approximate Per Serving)
- Calories: 520
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Protein: 28g
- Fat: 32g
- Sugar: 6g
📂 Category & Subcategory
Subcategory: Pasta Recipes, Comfort Food, Million Dollar Recipes
Category: Dinner
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