Million Dollar Lasagna
A comforting and make-ahead lasagna layered with tender noodles, creamy ricotta, savory meat, and a rich marinara, perfect for feeding a crowd.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 70 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Meat
Ingredients
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- Lasagna noodles (regular or no-boil)
- Ricotta cheese
- Shredded mozzarella cheese (whole-milk recommended)
- Grated Parmesan cheese
- Ground beef or beef sausage
- Marinara sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 large egg
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Garlic powder
- Italian seasoning (oregano, basil, thyme blend)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook lasagna noodles according to package instructions, drain, and set aside.
- Brown the ground beef or beef sausage in a skillet, drain excess fat, then add marinara and simmer for a few minutes.
- Combine ricotta, egg, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning in a bowl until smooth.
- Spread a thin layer of meat sauce in a baking dish, then layer noodles, ricotta mixture, mozzarella, and more sauce. Repeat, finishing with mozzarella and Parmesan on top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Then remove foil and bake for 15 more minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Let rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
For a lighter texture, swap half the ricotta for part-skim cottage cheese. Use higher-quality marinara for better flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Find it online: https://www.simplefamilydishes.com/million-dollar-lasagna/