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Million Dollar Lasagna

Million Dollar Lasagna
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Million Dollar Lasagna is a comforting, layered delight that combines rich flavors and creamy textures to create a dish everyone will love. With its delectable blend of seasoned meat sauce, smooth ricotta, and gooey mozzarella, this lasagna is perfect for family dinners or special occasions. Easy to prepare and even better as leftovers, it’s a meal that brings warmth and satisfaction to the dinner table. This recipe allows you to customize with vegetables like spinach or mushrooms, making it not only hearty but also nutritious. Experience the joy of homemade Italian comfort food with this Million Dollar Lasagna—your taste buds will thank you!

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 28 oz canned tomato sauce
  • 15 oz ricotta cheese
  • 4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 9 no-boil lasagna noodles
  • 3 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
  • Olive oil
  • 1 medium onion (chopped)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until translucent.
  2. Increase heat slightly and add ground beef. Cook until browned; drain excess fat.
  3. Stir in tomato sauce, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Simmer for about 15 minutes.
  4. In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese with eggs, salt, pepper, and half the Parmesan until smooth.
  5. In a baking dish, layer half the meat sauce first. Follow with no-boil noodles, half the ricotta mixture, and half the mozzarella. Repeat these layers one more time.
  6. Top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan; cover with foil and bake at 375°F for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 15 minutes until bubbly.

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