Rich Creamy Million Dollar Lasagna (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ For the Pasta and Meat

01 - 12 lasagna noodles
02 - 1-1/4 lbs Italian sausage
03 - 1 (24-oz) jar spaghetti sauce
04 - 2 (8-oz) cans tomato sauce
05 - 1 tsp Italian seasoning

→ For the Cheese Mixture

06 - 1 (24-oz) container cottage cheese
07 - 1 (8-oz) block cream cheese, softened
08 - 1/4 cup sour cream
09 - 1 egg, beaten
10 - 1 Tbsp dried parsley

→ For Layering

11 - 1 lb mozzarella cheese slices
12 - 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 375ºF. Cook lasagna noodles according to package directions.
02 - Brown sausage, drain. Add sauces and Italian seasoning. Simmer 5-10 minutes until thickened.
03 - Combine cottage cheese, cream cheese, sour cream, egg, and parsley in a bowl.
04 - Layer in 9x13 pan: meat sauce, noodles, cheese mixture, mozzarella, meat sauce, parmesan. Repeat layers.
05 - Cover with foil, bake 25 minutes. Uncover, bake 30 more minutes. Rest 15 minutes before serving.

# Notes:

01 - Can be made ahead and frozen
02 - Perfect for large gatherings
03 - Freezes well for up to 3 months

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