Million Dollar Lasagna: Experience Irresistible Comfort!
Million Dollar Lasagna is a rich, cheesy, and absolutely irresistible family-style comfort food that brings the classic Italian flavors to your dinner table.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hr 5 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 lb Italian sausage (mild or hot)
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 jar (24 oz) marinara sauce
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 9 lasagna noodles (cooked al dente)
- 15 oz ricotta cheese
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (plus more for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the Meat Sauce: Brown the ground beef, sausage, onion, and garlic in a large skillet until cooked through. Stir in marinara, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 15 minutes.
- Mix the Ricotta Layer: In a bowl, blend ricotta cheese, egg, parmesan, and parsley.
- Layer Like a Pro: In a 9×13 baking dish, spread a little meat sauce on the bottom. Layer noodles, ricotta mixture, meat sauce, and mozzarella. Repeat layers and finish with mozzarella on top.
- Bake Until Bubbling: Cover with foil and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 15 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Let It Rest & Slice: Let the lasagna rest 10–15 minutes before slicing.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, substitute the meat with vegetables like spinach or mushrooms.
- Feel free to add more cheese for an extra cheesy lasagna.
- Letting the lasagna rest is crucial for perfect layering.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 510
- Protein: 31g