Million Dollar Italian Lasagna
A classic comfort food that layers pasta, cheese, meat, and rich marinara sauce for a satisfying meal perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Meat Mixture
- 1 lb ground beef Use lean ground beef for less grease.
- 1 lb Italian sausage Mild or spicy, casings removed.
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
Lasagna Components
- 12 pieces lasagna noodles Regular or no-boil noodles.
- 15 oz ricotta cheese
- 3 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 2 cups marinara sauce Use store-bought for convenience.
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg Helps bind the ricotta mixture.
Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- to taste salt and pepper
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef, Italian sausage, and chopped onion over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
- In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
Layering
- Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce in a baking dish.
- Layer 4 lasagna noodles, half of the ricotta mixture, half of the meat mixture, a third of the mozzarella cheese, and more marinara sauce. Repeat the layers, ending with noodles and marinara sauce on top.
- Sprinkle remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese on top.
Baking
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Allow to cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Serve with a side salad and garlic bread. Garnish with fresh basil or parsley for added flavor.