Description
Indulge in the decadent flavors of this Million Dollar Lasagna, featuring layers of rich ground beef, Italian sausage, creamy cheeses, and flavorful herbs. This luxurious dish is perfect for a special occasion or a comforting family dinner.
Ingredients
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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
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Lasagna:
- 12 lasagna noodles
- 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
- Prepare Meat Sauce: In a large skillet, cook ground beef, Italian sausage, onion, and garlic until meat is browned. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 30 minutes.
- Cook Lasagna Noodles: Cook noodles according to package instructions.
- Assemble Lasagna: In a baking dish, layer meat sauce, noodles, ricotta cheese mixture (ricotta, egg), mozzarella, and Parmesan. Repeat layers.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake at 375°F for 25 minutes. Uncover and bake for an additional 25 minutes until bubbly.
- Rest: Let lasagna rest for 15 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- You can customize the meat sauce by adding other herbs or vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms.
- For a vegetarian option, omit the meat and double the amount of ricotta cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 980 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg