Million Dollar Lasagna

 

This Million Dollar Lasagna is a rich and indulgent twist on the classic dish. With layers of creamy cheese, savory meat sauce, and perfectly cooked pasta, this recipe is hearty enough for a crowd and tastes like a million bucks!

Ingredients

(Serves 8–10)

For the Meat Sauce:

• 1 pound (450g) ground beef
• 1 pound (450g) Italian sausage
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 (24 oz) jar marinara sauce (or homemade)
• 1 (14 oz) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon sugar (optional, to balance acidity)

For the Cheese Mixture:

• 16 oz (450g) ricotta cheese
• 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup (100g) grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 large egg
• 2 cups (200g) shredded mozzarella cheese (divided)
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried parsley)

For the Layers:

• 12 lasagna noodles, cooked according to package instructions
• 2 cups (200g) shredded mozzarella cheese (in addition to cheese mixture)
• Extra parsley, for garnish (optional)

Directions

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