Million Dollar Italian Lasagna: Indulge in Decadent Layers
Experience the ultimate comfort food with this rich and flavorful Million Dollar Italian Lasagna. Perfect for family gatherings, this dish is sure to impress!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Meat
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 lasagna noodles
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 2 cans (6 ounces each) tomato paste
- 2 cans (15 ounces each) ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 eggs
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the lasagna noodles according to the package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef, ground pork, chopped onion, and minced garlic over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and season with basil, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 30 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, eggs, and half the Parmesan cheese until well blended.
- In a 9×13 inch baking dish, layer the ingredients: one layer of meat sauce, a layer of noodles, a layer of the ricotta mixture, and a layer of mozzarella cheese. Repeat the layers and finish with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. Let stand for 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, add additional herbs like oregano or thyme.
- Allow the lasagna to rest before slicing to make it easier to serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 25 grams
- Saturated Fat: 12 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 36 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 28 grams
- Cholesterol: 70 milligrams