Rich Creamy Lasagna 🍝🧀🍅✨

Layers of tender pasta, savory meat sauce, and a decadent creamy cheese filling make this lasagna the ultimate comfort food. Perfect for family dinners, gatherings, or whenever you crave something hearty and indulgent.

Ingredients 🛒

For the Pasta and Meat:

• 12 lasagna noodles
• 1¼ lbs Italian sausage or ground beef
• 1 (24-oz) jar spaghetti sauce
• 2 (8-oz) cans tomato sauce
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning

For the Cheese Mixture:

• 1 (24-oz) container cottage cheese
• 1 (8-oz) block cream cheese, softened
• ¼ cup sour cream
• 1 egg, beaten

Instructions 👩‍🍳

1. Cook noodles: Boil lasagna noodles in salted water until tender. Drain and set aside.
2. Meat sauce: Brown sausage or beef in skillet. Drain fat. Add spaghetti sauce, tomato sauce, and Italian seasoning. Simmer 5–10 minutes.
3. Creamy filling: Mix cottage cheese, cream cheese, sour cream, and egg until smooth.
4. Layer: In greased 9×13 dish, spread meat sauce, add noodles, then cheese mixture. Repeat layers, ending with meat sauce.
5. Bake: Cover with foil. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake 10–15 minutes until bubbly.
6. Rest & serve: Cool 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.

Tips

• Extra indulgence: Sprinkle mozzarella or Parmesan on top before baking for a golden crust.
• Variation: Add spinach or mushrooms to the cheese layer for extra flavor.
• Serving idea: Pair with garlic bread and a crisp green salad.

Details

• Prep Time: 25 minutes
• Cook Time: 40 minutes
• Total Time: ~1 hour 5 minutes
• Kcal: ~450 per serving

Caption & Engagement

Caption: “Rich Creamy Lasagna—layers of comfort, flavor, and indulgence 🍝🧀🍅✨”

• Comment prompt: “Would you add spinach or keep it classic?”
• Rotating closers: “Save for your next family dinner.” • “Tag a friend who loves lasagna.” • “Cheesy layers, pure comfort.”