Rich, cheesy, and layered with incredible Italian flavor, this Healthy Million Dollar Lasagna proves that comfort food can be both indulgent and nourishing. Tender whole wheat lasagna noodles, a slow-simmered Italian herb meat sauce, and a luxuriously creamy three-cheese filling come together in every bite for the ultimate family dinner. Built on the Recipe Shop 45/500 Method™, this healthier version delivers all the flavor of the classic while helping support heart health, balanced blood sugar, steady energy, and healthy aging.

Healthy Million Dollar Lasagna with layers of whole wheat pasta, Italian herb meat sauce, creamy three-cheese filling, melted mozzarella, and fresh basil.

Creamy Three-Cheese Million Dollar Lasagna with Italian Herb Meat Sauce

Classic Million Dollar Lasagna gets a healthy makeover without sacrificing the rich, comforting flavors everyone loves. Layers of tender pasta, a slow-simmered Italian meat sauce, creamy whipped ricotta filling, and bubbling mozzarella come together in a restaurant-worthy lasagna that's surprisingly heart-healthy. Built on the Recipe Shop 45/500 Method™, every serving delivers satisfying comfort food while supporting balanced blood sugar, heart health, and healthy aging.

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Name: Creamy Three-Cheese Million Dollar Lasagna with Italian Herb Meat Sauce
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 90 min
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons avocado oil; 1 medium yellow onion (finely diced); 8 ounces baby bella mushrooms (finely minced); 6 cloves garlic (minced); 1 pound 96% lean ground beef; 1 pound 99% lean ground turkey breast; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 28-ounce can no-salt-added crushed tomatoes; 1 15-ounce can no-salt-added tomato sauce; 1½ teaspoons Italian seasoning; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon dried basil; ½ teaspoon fennel seed; ½ teaspoon smoked paprika; ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; ¾ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil; 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar; 15 ounces low-fat ricotta cheese; 1¼ cups plain nonfat Greek yogurt; 3 ounces whipped reduced-fat cream cheese (softened); 1 large egg; 6 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese; 1¾ cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese; 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast; ¼ teaspoon garlic powder; ¼ teaspoon onion powder; ⅛ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg; ¼ teaspoon black pepper

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Creamy Three-Cheese Million Dollar Lasagna with Italian Herb Meat Sauce

🍔 Healthy Comfort Food Healthy Million Dollar Lasagna with layers of whole wheat pasta, Italian herb meat sauce, creamy three-cheese filling, melted mozzarella, and fresh basil.