Description
A rich, cheesy lasagna layered with flavorful Italian sausage, creamy cheese mixtures, and savory tomato sauce — a hearty classic that’s sure to please the whole family.
Ingredients
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12 lasagna noodles
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1¼ lbs Italian sausage or ground beef
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1 (24-oz) jar spaghetti sauce
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2 (8-oz) cans tomato sauce
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1 tsp Italian seasoning
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1 (24-oz) container cottage cheese
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1 (8-oz) block cream cheese, softened
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¼ cup sour cream
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1 egg, beaten
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1 tbsp dried parsley
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1 lb mozzarella cheese slices
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½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Cook lasagna noodles according to package directions; drain and set aside.
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In a large skillet, cook Italian sausage (or ground beef) over medium heat until browned; drain excess fat.
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Stir in spaghetti sauce, tomato sauce, and Italian seasoning; simmer for 5-10 minutes.
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In a medium bowl, combine cottage cheese, softened cream cheese, sour cream, beaten egg, and dried parsley until smooth.
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Spread a thin layer of meat sauce in the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish. Layer 4 cooked noodles over the sauce.
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Spread 1/3 of the cheese mixture over noodles. Top with 1/3 of the meat sauce, then a layer of mozzarella slices.
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Repeat layers two more times, ending with mozzarella. Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the top.
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Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 15 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
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Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
For a lighter version, use ground turkey and low-fat cheeses.
Add fresh basil or spinach for extra flavor and nutrition.
Can be assembled ahead and refrigerated overnight before baking.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main Dish, Pasta
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American