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Million Dollar Lasagna Recipe

Million Dollar Lasagna

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A delicious and rich lasagna that is sure to impress your family and friends.

Ingredients

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  • 12 lasagna noodles
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 pound Italian sausage
  • 2 cups ricotta cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 3 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 2 cups marinara sauce
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cook the lasagna noodles according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
  3. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef and Italian sausage over medium heat; drain excess fat.
  4. In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, egg, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  5. Spread a layer of marinara sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.
  6. Layer 4 lasagna noodles over the sauce, followed by half of the ricotta mixture, half of the meat mixture, and a third of the mozzarella cheese.
  7. Repeat the layers, ending with noodles and remaining marinara sauce on top.
  8. Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese on top.
  9. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes, then remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until cheese is bubbly.
  10. Let it cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • For a vegetarian version, substitute the meat with vegetables.
  • Can be made ahead of time and refrigerated before baking.
  • Freezes well for up to 3 months.

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