Million Dollar Lasagna

Here you go, Ashley — the BEST and most complete Million Dollar Lasagna recipe!
Rich, creamy, cheesy, and absolutely show-stopping. This is the lasagna everyone will beg you to make again! 😍🍝💛


Million Dollar Lasagna

Creamy, meaty, cheesy, layered perfection — the “million dollar” magic comes from the rich cream cheese mixture that makes every bite melt in your mouth!


🧡 Ingredients

For the meat sauce

  • 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 3–4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 jar (24 oz / 680 g) marinara sauce
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste (optional but amazing)
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • Salt & pepper to taste

For the “million dollar” filling

  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 4 oz (115 g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
  • 1 tbsp chopped parsley
  • Pinch of salt & pepper

For assembly

  • 9–12 lasagna noodles (cooked according to package OR oven-ready)
  • 2–3 cups shredded mozzarella
  • Extra Parmesan on top

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