Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Million Dollar Lasagna recipe. Layers of pasta, meat sauce, creamy cheeses, and savory seasonings come together to create a decadent and satisfying dish that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Meat Sauce:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 pound Italian sausage
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (24 oz) jar marinara sauce
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Cheese Mixture:
- 1 (15 oz) container ricotta cheese
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Additional Ingredients:
- 9 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Cook the Meat Sauce: In a skillet, brown the ground beef, Italian sausage, and onion. Add garlic, marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5–10 minutes.
- Prepare the Cheese Mixture: In a bowl, mix ricotta, cream cheese, sour cream, and egg until smooth.
- Layer the Lasagna: Start with a layer of meat sauce in a baking dish. Add noodles, cheese mixture, meat sauce, and mozzarella. Repeat layers. Top with remaining noodles, sauce, mozzarella, and Parmesan.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Uncover and bake for an additional 15–20 minutes until golden.
- Rest and Serve: Let the lasagna rest for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
- This lasagna freezes well before or after baking.
- For extra richness, use full-fat dairy products.
- Letting it rest before slicing helps it hold its shape.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
