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Million Dollar Lasagna

Million Dollar Lasagna

Description

Welcome, food lovers! If you’re looking for the best homemade lasagna recipe, you’ve come to the right place. This Million Dollar Lasagna is loaded with layers of creamy ricotta, gooey mozzarella, rich marinara sauce, and perfectly seasoned beef. Whether it’s a special occasion dinner or a comforting weeknight meal, this lasagna will become your go-to family favorite.

Ingredients

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For the Meat Sauce:

  • 1 lb ground beef (or Italian sausage)
  • 1 small onion, finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (24 oz) jar marinara sauce (or homemade tomato sauce)
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional for spice)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

For the Cheese Mixture:

  • 1 (15 oz) container ricotta cheese
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1 tsp dried basil

For the Layers:

  • 12 lasagna noodles, cooked al dente
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese, for topping

Instructions

Step1: Cook the Meat Sauce

  1. In a large skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned.
  2. Add onions and garlic, sautéing for 2 minutes.
  3. Stir in marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Let simmer for 10 minutes.

Step2: Prepare the Cheese Mixture

  1. In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese, cream cheese, egg, Parmesan, and basil.
  2. Mix until smooth and creamy.

Step3: Cook the Lasagna Noodles

  1. Boil lasagna noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.

Step4: Assemble the Lasagna

  1. Spread a thin layer of meat sauce at the bottom of a baking dish.
  2. Add a layer of lasagna noodles.
  3. Spread ricotta mixture over the noodles.
  4. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese.
  5. Repeat layers until all ingredients are used.
  6. Finish with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese on top.

Step5: Bake the Lasagna

  1. Cover with foil and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25 minutes.
  2. Remove foil and bake for another 10 minutes until cheese is golden and bubbly.
  3. Let the lasagna rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

Notes

  • Use high-quality cheese for the best melt and texture.
  • Let the lasagna rest before slicing—it holds its layers better!
  • Add fresh herbs like basil or parsley for extra freshness.
  • For a low-carb option, swap lasagna noodles with zucchini slices.

Find it online: https://recipesbysophia.com/million-dollar-lasagna/