Sunday, March 31, 2019

Million-Dollar Lasagna


This ultra-decadent dinner finally answers the question, “Can a lasagna have swagger?” (The answer is yes.) The rich layers of cheese, beef and creamy tomato sauce taste like a million bucks.

This ultra-decadent dinner finally answers the question, “Can a lasagna have swagger?” (The answer is yes.) The rich layers of cheese, beef and creamy tomato sauce taste like a million bucks.

Ingredients

  • 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (12 oz)
  • 1 container (16 oz) cottage cheese
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (2 oz)
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 egg, slightly beaten
  • 1 jar (25.5 oz) Muir Glen™ tomato basil pasta sauce or marinara sauce
  • 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 9 oven-ready lasagna noodles
  • 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef


Steps

  1. Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. In large bowl, stir together 2 cups of the mozzarella cheese, the cottage cheese, cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, pepper flakes, garlic and egg.
  3. Spread 1 cup of the pasta sauce in bottom of baking dish.