Description
Indulge in this decadent Million Dollar Lasagna, featuring layers of savory ground beef, Italian sausage, rich cheeses, and flavorful tomato sauce. This creamy delight is a crowd-pleaser that will have everyone coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
Meat Sauce:
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- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 1 cup onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes (1 can)
- 12 ounces tomato paste (2 cans, 6 oz each)
- 2 teaspoons dried basil
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
Lasagna:
- 12 noodles lasagna
- 15 ounces ricotta cheese
- 1 large egg
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- fresh basil or parsley for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Brown the Meat: In a large skillet, cook the ground beef, Italian sausage, onion, and garlic until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add Sauce Ingredients: Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 20 minutes.
- Prepare Lasagna: In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese and egg. Layer noodles, meat sauce, ricotta mixture, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese in a baking dish.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake at 375°F for 25 minutes. Uncover and bake for an additional 25 minutes until bubbly.
- Serve: Let it rest for 10 minutes before cutting. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- You can customize the cheeses used in this recipe based on your preferences.
- Feel free to add more vegetables like spinach or mushrooms to the meat sauce for added flavor and nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 430 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
Keywords: Decadent lasagna, rich and creamy, layered delight, Italian comfort food, savory main dish