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<h1>Million Dollar Italian Lasagna: The Ultimate Comfort Food Recipe</h1>
<p><em>If you’re craving a rich, cheesy, and flavor-packed lasagna that tastes like it came straight from an Italian restaurant, this <strong>Million Dollar Italian Lasagna</strong> is your new go-to recipe. It’s layered with creamy cheeses, hearty meat sauce, and perfectly cooked noodles — a true showstopper for family dinners or special occasions.</em></p>
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<h2>Ingredients</h2>
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<li>12 lasagna noodles</li>
<li>1 lb ground beef</li>
<li>1 lb Italian sausage</li>
<li>1 medium onion, diced</li>
<li>3 cloves garlic, minced</li>
<li>1 jar (24 oz) marinara sauce</li>
<li>2 tbsp tomato paste</li>
<li>1 tsp Italian seasoning</li>
<li>½ tsp salt</li>
<li>½ tsp black pepper</li>
<li>8 oz cream cheese, softened</li>
<li>1 cup ricotta cheese</li>
<li>1 cup sour cream</li>
<li>2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (divided)</li>
<li>1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese</li>
<li>1 cup grated Parmesan cheese</li>
<li>Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)</li>
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<h2>Instructions</h2>
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<strong>Preheat and Prep:</strong>
<p>Preheat your oven to <strong>375°F (190°C)</strong>. Cook the lasagna noodles according to the package directions. Drain and set aside.</p>
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<strong>Make the Meat Sauce:</strong>
<p>In a large skillet, cook the <strong>ground beef, Italian sausage, onion, and garlic</strong> until browned. Drain excess fat. Stir in the <strong>marinara sauce, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper</strong>. Let it simmer for about <strong>10 minutes</strong>.</p>
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<strong>Prepare the Creamy Cheese Mixture:</strong>
<p>In a medium bowl, mix together the <strong>cream cheese, ricotta, sour cream,</strong> and <strong>1 cup of mozzarella</strong> until smooth and creamy.</p>
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<strong>Assemble the Lasagna:</strong>
<p>Lightly grease a <strong>9×13-inch baking dish</strong>. Spread a thin layer of meat sauce on the bottom. Layer with <strong>noodles</strong>, then a layer of the <strong>cheese mixture</strong>, followed by <strong>more meat sauce</strong>, and a sprinkle of <strong>cheddar and mozzarella</strong>. Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with a generous layer of meat sauce topped with the remaining <strong>mozzarella and Parmesan</strong>.</p>
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<strong>Bake to Perfection:</strong>
<p>Cover with foil and bake for <strong>25 minutes</strong>. Remove the foil and bake for another <strong>20 minutes</strong>, until the top is <strong>bubbly and golden</strong>.</p>
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<strong>Rest and Serve:</strong>
<p>Let the lasagna rest for <strong>10 minutes</strong> before slicing. Garnish with <strong>fresh parsley</strong>.</p>
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<h2>Serving Suggestions</h2>
<p>Serve this million-dollar lasagna hot with <strong>garlic bread</strong> or a <strong>fresh green salad</strong> for the perfect Italian-inspired meal.</p>
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<h2>Why You’ll Love It</h2>
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<li>Incredibly creamy and flavorful</li>
<li>Layers of rich, melty cheese</li>
<li>Feeds a crowd (and tastes even better the next day!)</li>
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<p><strong>Tags:</strong> #Lasagna #ItalianRecipes #DinnerIdeas #ComfortFood</p>
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