Description
Million Dollar Lasagna is a comforting, cheesy delight that transforms any meal into a celebration. With layers of savory ground beef, creamy ricotta, and gooey mozzarella, this dish is sure to please the whole family. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, it brings warmth and joy with every bite. You’ll love how easy it is to prepare, making it the ultimate crowd-pleaser that will leave everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 no-boil lasagna noodles
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 15 oz ricotta cheese (full-fat)
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (fresh)
- 24 oz marinara sauce
- ½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup fresh basil (chopped)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef; add garlic and onion powder until fragrant.
- In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese, eggs, salt, pepper, and half of the parmesan until smooth.
- In a baking dish, spread marinara sauce on the bottom. Layer with 3 noodles, half of the meat mixture, half of the ricotta mixture, mozzarella cheese, and more marinara sauce. Repeat layers.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and add remaining mozzarella and parmesan; bake uncovered for another 15 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow to rest for 15 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: For added nutrition, substitute ricotta with cottage cheese or add sautéed spinach. Experiment with herbs like oregano or thyme for extra flavor.