Description
Million Dollar Lasagna is the ultimate comfort food that combines layers of creamy ricotta, savory meat sauce, and gooey mozzarella cheese into one delicious dish. Perfect for family dinners or special occasions, this lasagna is sure to impress with its rich flavors and satisfying textures. Whether you’re feeding a crowd or enjoying leftovers, this recipe will have everyone coming back for more. Bring warmth to your dining table with this cheesy masterpiece that evokes nostalgia and joy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 lb mild Italian sausage
- 15 oz ricotta cheese
- 4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 28 oz canned tomato sauce
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 9 no-boil lasagna noodles
- 2 large eggs
- 3 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until translucent.
- Increase heat slightly, add ground beef and Italian sausage. Cook until browned; drain excess fat.
- Stir in tomato sauce, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Simmer for about 15 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese with eggs, salt, pepper, and half the Parmesan until smooth.
- In a baking dish, layer half the meat sauce, followed by no-boil noodles, half the ricotta mixture, and half the mozzarella. Repeat layers.
- Top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan; cover with foil and bake at 375°F for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 15 minutes until bubbly.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 piece (200g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg