Million Dollar Lasagna
This Million Dollar Lasagna is the ultimate comfort food with layers of rich meat sauce, creamy ricotta mixture, and gooey mozzarella. The perfect blend of savory flavors and creamy textures make this lasagna a family favorite that’s sure to impress.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 lasagna noodles
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 jar (24 oz) marinara sauce
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 egg
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
Instructions
- Cook the lasagna noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet, then mix it with the marinara sauce.
- In a separate bowl, combine ricotta cheese, sour cream, and the egg until smooth.
- Start layering the lasagna: place a layer of noodles in a baking dish, then add a layer of meat sauce, followed by a layer of ricotta mixture and mozzarella cheese. Repeat the layers.
- Top the final layer with mozzarella and grated Parmesan.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 40 minutes, or until bubbly and golden.
Notes
- Let the lasagna sit for 10 minutes before serving to help it set and make slicing easier.
- You can substitute the ground beef for ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
- Add more vegetables like spinach or zucchini for extra flavor and nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of the lasagna
- Calories: 500kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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