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Million Dollar Lasagna: 15 Steps to Perfection

Million Dollar Lasagna Guide
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This Million Dollar Lasagna recipe offers a rich, decadent, and unforgettable culinary experience. Discover how to create layers of creamy, cheesy goodness with a perfectly simmered savory meat sauce that will have everyone asking for more.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound lasagna noodles
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 pound Italian sausage
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 15 ounces ricotta cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 pound mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Cook lasagna noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, cook ground beef and Italian sausage over medium heat until browned. Drain off excess fat.
  3. Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet and cook until softened.
  4. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and water. Add parsley, basil, salt, red pepper flakes, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat and cook for at least 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. This is your savory meat sauce for the Million Dollar Lasagna.
  5. In a medium bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. This is your creamy cheese mixture for the Million Dollar Lasagna.
  6. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  7. Spread a thin layer of meat sauce in the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  8. Arrange a layer of cooked lasagna noodles over the sauce.
  9. Spread half of the ricotta cheese mixture over the noodles.
  10. Sprinkle one-third of the shredded mozzarella cheese over the ricotta mixture.
  11. Spoon about one-third of the remaining meat sauce over the mozzarella.
  12. Repeat layers: noodles, remaining ricotta mixture, one-third of the mozzarella, and another third of the meat sauce.
  13. Top with the remaining noodles, meat sauce, and the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. This completes your Ultimate Million Dollar Lasagna assembly.
  14. Cover the baking dish with foil.
  15. Bake for 25 minutes.
  16. Remove foil and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. This is a key step in the Million Dollar Lasagna baking tips.
  17. Let the Million Dollar Lasagna stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, you can add a pinch of nutmeg to the ricotta mixture.
  • If you prefer a spicier Million Dollar Lasagna, increase the red pepper flakes.
  • Ensure your meat sauce has simmered enough to develop deep flavor.
  • This Million Dollar Lasagna recipe is excellent for beginners.
  • For authentic Million Dollar Lasagna taste, use good quality cheeses.

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