Description
Indulge in the comforting layers of our Million Dollar Lasagna, a deliciously rich dish that elevates family dinners and special gatherings. This hearty recipe features succulent ground beef combined with a savory tomato sauce, creamy ricotta, and melty mozzarella cheese, all beautifully layered between tender lasagna noodles. Whether you’re feeding a crowd or craving a satisfying meal, this lasagna is sure to impress everyone at your table. With simple preparation steps and customizable options for meats and veggies, it’s perfect for any occasion. Enjoy the explosion of flavors in every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 28 oz crushed tomatoes
- 12 lasagna noodles
- 16 oz ricotta cheese
- 1 egg
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 2 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp fennel seeds
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 cup water
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with chopped onion and minced garlic until cooked through. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes and seasonings; simmer for 30 minutes.
- Cook lasagna noodles according to package directions; drain.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta with egg and salt until smooth.
- In a baking dish, layer meat sauce, noodles, ricotta mixture, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese; repeat layers.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes; remove foil and bake an additional 25 minutes until bubbly.
- Let it rest for 15 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg