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Million Dollar Lasagna

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A rich and creamy lasagna layered with noodles, cheeses, and savory meat or vegetables, perfect for family dinners or meal prep.

• Author: Chef Lora

Ingredients

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• 12 sheets no-boil lasagna noodles
• 15 oz ricotta cheese
• 16 oz mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup Parmesan cheese
• 1 lb ground beef or Italian sausage
• 3 cups marinara sauce
• 1 egg
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a skillet, brown the ground beef or sausage over medium heat until cooked through, then drain the fat.
3. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute, then stir in the marinara sauce and simmer.
4. In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, chopped basil, and half of the Parmesan cheese. Mix until well blended.
5. Spread a layer of meat sauce in the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish.
6. Layer three lasagna noodles over the sauce, followed by half of the ricotta mixture, half of the mozzarella, and another layer of meat sauce.
7. Repeat the layers: three noodles, remaining ricotta mixture, remaining mozzarella, and then the last of the meat sauce, finishing with remaining noodles.
8. Sprinkle the top with the remaining Parmesan cheese.
9. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until golden and bubbly.
10. Let the lasagna rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

For a vegetarian option, substitute the meat with sautéed vegetables like spinach or mushrooms.

Nutrition

• Calories: 400
• Sugar: 6g
• Protein: 25g