Million Dollar Italian Lasagna

Million Dollar Italian Lasagna

A creamy and indulgent lasagna made with layers of rich cheese, meat sauce, and perfectly cooked noodles, sure to impress anyone at the dinner table.

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 40

Total Time 1 10

Servings: 8 servings

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: Italian

Calories: 600

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

Pasta and Cheese

12 oz Lasagna noodles Do not use no-boil kinds.
15 oz Ricotta cheese Use whole milk ricotta for creaminess.
2 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup Grated Parmesan cheese Get the real deal, not powdered.

Meat and Vegetables

1 lb Ground beef or sausage A mix of both is recommended.
1 medium Yellow onion Finely chopped.
3-5 cloves Garlic Crushed or minced.

Sauce Ingredients

28 oz Canned crushed tomatoes
15 oz Tomato sauce Good-quality brand recommended.
1 tbsp Italian seasoning Check label for quality.
to taste Salt & pepper Sea salt if desired.

Method

Preparation

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Cook the lasagna noodles according to package instructions; drain.
In a skillet, sauté onion and garlic until soft.

Cooking Meat Sauce

Add ground beef or sausage and cook until browned.
Stir in the canned tomatoes, tomato sauce, and Italian seasoning; simmer for about 15 minutes.

Cheese Mixture

In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, one cup of mozzarella cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.

Assembly

In a baking dish, layer noodles, meat sauce, and cheese mixture. Repeat layers, finishing with meat sauce and a topping of the remaining mozzarella cheese.
Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes, then remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.

Serving

Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

If you accidentally use too much ricotta, make it into a dip later. Always reserve a little parmesan to sprinkle on top before serving. Serve with garlic bread and a salad for a complete meal.