Description
This ultra-cheesy, rich, and flavorful lasagna truly tastes like a million bucks. A show-stopping dinner that’s perfect for impressing guests or indulging yourself.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
1 pound Italian sausage
1 onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 (24-ounce) jar marinara sauce
1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper to taste
12 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup sour cream
1 ½ cups ricotta cheese
1 egg
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a skillet, cook ground beef, sausage, onion, and garlic over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
Stir in marinara, tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 15 minutes.
In a bowl, mix cream cheese, sour cream, ricotta, egg, and parsley until smooth.
In a 9×13-inch baking dish, spread a thin layer of meat sauce.
Add 4 lasagna noodles, 1/3 of the cheese mixture, 1/3 of mozzarella, cheddar, and Parmesan, then a layer of meat sauce. Repeat twice more.
Top with remaining sauce and all remaining cheese.
Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Uncover and bake an additional 20–25 minutes until golden and bubbly.
Let rest 10–15 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Cream cheese adds an ultra-rich texture—don’t skip it!
You can make this a day ahead and refrigerate before baking.
Substitute cottage cheese for ricotta if desired.
For extra flavor, sprinkle red pepper flakes in the meat sauce.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
