Million Dollar Lasagna with Cottage Cheese: 1 Rich Bake That Tastes Like a Fortune
A rich and creamy Million Dollar Lasagna made with cottage cheese, ground beef, and Italian sausage, layered with marinara, tender noodles, and melty mozzarella for a family-style comfort dish.
Ingredients
9–12 lasagna noodles (boiled or oven-ready)
1 lb ground beef
1/2 lb Italian sausage
1 small onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 cups marinara sauce
1 tsp Italian seasoning
2 cups cottage cheese
4 oz cream cheese, softened
1 egg
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
Salt and pepper to taste
Olive oil for sautéing
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375°F.
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In a skillet, sauté onion in olive oil. Add garlic, beef, and sausage. Brown and drain.
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Stir in marinara sauce and Italian seasoning. Simmer 10–15 minutes.
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In a bowl, mix cottage cheese, cream cheese, and egg. Season with salt and pepper.
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In a greased 9×13 baking dish, layer sauce, noodles, half cheese mixture, mozzarella, and Parmesan. Repeat layers.
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Finish with noodles, remaining sauce, and mozzarella on top.
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Cover with foil and bake 30 minutes. Uncover and bake 15–20 more minutes. Let rest 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Blend cottage cheese for a smoother texture. Add spinach for extra greens. Freeze before baking for future meals.