Description
This Million Dollar Lasagna recipe offers a decadent and comforting experience, perfect for family dinners or impressing guests. It features layers of tender noodles, a rich meat sauce, and a creamy, cheesy mixture, all baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 lasagna noodles
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 1 jar (24 oz) marinara sauce
- 16 oz ricotta cheese
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Cook lasagna noodles according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook ground beef and Italian sausage over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat. Stir in marinara sauce and simmer for 5 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, cream cheese, eggs, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth.
- Spread a thin layer of meat sauce in the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish. Layer with noodles, half of the cheese mixture, one-third of the mozzarella, and one-third of the Parmesan. Repeat layers, ending with remaining sauce and cheeses on top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 15 minutes until cheese is golden and bubbly. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a creamier ricotta mixture, ensure the cream cheese is fully softened.
- If you prefer a richer flavor, use half beef and half Italian sausage.
- Allow the lasagna to rest for at least 10 minutes before slicing to prevent it from falling apart.
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 60 mins
- Category: Main Dishes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620 calories
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 0mg