Description
Indulge in the comforting layers of Million Dollar Lasagna, a dish that transforms any meal into a celebration. This rich recipe features creamy ricotta, gooey mozzarella, and a savory blend of ground beef and Italian sausage, all enveloped in a luscious homemade marinara sauce. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners, this lasagna is designed to impress without overwhelming you in the kitchen. With just 30 minutes of prep time and 60 minutes of cooking, each bite promises an explosion of flavors and textures that will have everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
- Lasagna noodles (traditional or no-boil)
- Ricotta cheese
- Mozzarella cheese
- Ground beef
- Italian sausage
- Marinara sauce
- Eggs
- Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, brown ground beef and Italian sausage over medium heat; drain excess fat.
- Mix marinara sauce with cooked meat; let simmer for 10 minutes.
- In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese, one egg, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning until smooth.
- Spread meat sauce at the bottom of a baking dish; layer with lasagna noodles followed by ricotta mixture and mozzarella cheese.
- Repeat layers, ending with mozzarella on top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes; remove foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until bubbly.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 65mg