Layered with savory meat sauce, creamy cheese filling, and gooey melted mozzarella, this lasagna tastes like a million bucks — without costing a fortune.
Ingredients (Serves 8–10)
For the Meat Sauce:
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1 lb ground beef
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½ lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
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1 small onion, diced
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 (24 oz) jar marinara or pasta sauce
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2 tbsp tomato paste
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1 tsp Italian seasoning
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Salt and pepper to taste
For the Cheese Layer:
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1 (8 oz) block cream cheese, softened
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1 cup ricotta or cottage cheese
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1 large egg
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1/4 cup sour cream
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1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
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½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
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1 tsp garlic powder
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Optional: chopped parsley or basil for freshness
For Assembly:
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9 lasagna noodles (regular or oven-ready)
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2 cups shredded mozzarella (for topping)
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Extra Parmesan for topping
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Olive oil (for greasing pan)
