Million Dollar Italian Lasagna
A heartwarming Italian lasagna recipe that brings family and friends together with layers of cheesy goodness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 70 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Meat-based
Ingredients
- Lasagna noodles
- Ground beef
- Ricotta cheese
- Mozzarella cheese
- Marinara sauce
- Parmesan cheese
- Eggs
- Garlic
- Onion
- Italian herbs
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the noodles in a large pot of salted water until al dente.
- Sauté chopped onions and minced garlic in olive oil until translucent.
- Brown the ground beef, seasoning with salt, pepper, and Italian herbs, then stir in marinara sauce.
- Make the ricotta mixture by combining ricotta cheese, eggs, and seasoning.
- Assemble the lasagna in a 9×13 inch baking dish, layering meat sauce, noodles, ricotta mixture, and mozzarella.
- Bake covered with foil for 25 minutes, then remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes.
- Let it rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Serve with a fresh side salad and crusty garlic bread. Grated parmesan on the side enhances the experience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: lasagna, Italian, comfort food, family recipe, cheesy