Layered Cheese Lasagna (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Meat Sauce
01 -
1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
02 -
1 jar (24 oz) marinara sauce
03 -
3 garlic cloves, minced
04 -
1 lb ground beef
05 -
1 medium onion, diced
06 -
1 tsp Italian seasoning
07 -
Salt and pepper to taste
08 -
1 lb Italian sausage
→ Creamy Cheese Layer
09 -
1/2 cup sour cream
10 -
2 cups ricotta cheese or cottage cheese
11 -
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
12 -
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
13 -
1 large egg
14 -
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
→ Pasta Layer
15 -
12 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained (or no-boil noodles)
# Instructions:
01 -
In a big skillet, cook the beef and sausage together over medium heat. Throw in the chopped onion and garlic. Stir in the marinara, tomatoes, and seasoning. Sprinkle in a pinch of salt and pepper, and let it bubble gently for about 10–15 minutes.
02 -
Grab a bowl and toss in the cottage cheese or ricotta, cream cheese, sour cream, egg, Parmesan, and half the mozzarella. Stir until it’s super creamy and smooth.
03 -
Grab a 9×13 dish and start with a scoop of the meat sauce spread on the bottom. Add a layer of noodles, then some cheesy filling. Keep building the layers until you’re out of ingredients, with the rest of the mozzarella on the top.
04 -
Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25 minutes. Take off the foil and let it bake for another 20 minutes, until the top melts and gets golden brown.
05 -
Wait about 10 minutes to let it cool a bit before slicing and digging in.