Million Dollar Lasagna
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with our Million Dollar Lasagna—a luxurious blend of savory meat sauce, creamy ricotta, and gooey mozzarella. This decadent layered pasta bake is perfect for family dinners, casual gatherings, or special occasions. With its rich flavors and satisfying textures, this dish is sure to impress everyone at your table. Easy to prepare and customizable with your favorite vegetables or cheeses, Million Dollar Lasagna will quickly become a household favorite. Get ready to savor every cheesy bite!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
- 2 (6 oz) cans tomato paste
- 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce
- 12 lasagna noodles
- 16 oz ricotta cheese
- 1 egg
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet, cook ground beef, onion, and garlic over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce, water, sugar, herbs, and seasonings to the skillet. Simmer for about 30 minutes.
- Cook lasagna noodles according to package directions; drain.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese with egg and salt until smooth.
- In a greased baking dish, layer meat sauce, noodles, ricotta mixture, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese twice.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes; uncover and bake for an additional 25 minutes until bubbly.
- Let stand for 15 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (250g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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