Million Dollar Lasagna
A rich and creamy lasagna layered with noodles, cheeses, and savory meat or vegetables, perfect for family dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, brown the ground beef or sausage over medium heat until cooked through, then drain the fat.
- Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute, then stir in the marinara sauce and simmer.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, chopped basil, and half of the Parmesan cheese. Mix until well blended.
- Spread a layer of meat sauce in the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Layer three lasagna noodles over the sauce, followed by half of the ricotta mixture, half of the mozzarella, and another layer of meat sauce.
- Repeat the layers: three noodles, remaining ricotta mixture, remaining mozzarella, and then the last of the meat sauce, finishing with remaining noodles.
- Sprinkle the top with the remaining Parmesan cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- 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