Million Dollar Italian Lasagna
A beautifully layered masterpiece combining rich flavors with comforting textures, perfect for family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Meat
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 lasagna noodles
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Italian seasoning to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the lasagna noodles according to package instructions until al dente.
- Prepare the meat sauce by sautéing chopped onions and minced garlic in a skillet.
- Brown the ground beef until fully cooked, then drain excess fat.
- Add the marinara sauce and let it simmer to meld flavors.
- Mix the ricotta cheese, egg, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Layer the lasagna by spreading meat sauce, noodles, ricotta, mozzarella, and repeating.
- Bake the lasagna for 25 minutes covered, then an additional 20-25 minutes uncovered.
- Let it rest for about 15 minutes before slicing to serve.
Notes
Feel free to adjust the recipe to your taste preferences. Cooking is an act of love!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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