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Million Dollar Lasagna

• Author: Chef Mia

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Description

A rich and creamy lasagna layered with noodles, cheeses, and savory meat or vegetables, perfect for family dinners or meal prep.

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Ingredients

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• 12 sheets no-boil lasagna noodles
• 15 oz ricotta cheese
• 16 oz mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup Parmesan cheese
• 1 lb ground beef or Italian sausage
• 3 cups marinara sauce
• 1 egg
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped

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Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a skillet, brown the ground beef or sausage over medium heat until cooked through, then drain the fat.
3. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute, then stir in the marinara sauce and simmer.
4. In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, chopped basil, and half of the Parmesan cheese. Mix until well blended.
5. Spread a layer of meat sauce in the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish.
6. Layer three lasagna noodles over the sauce, followed by half of the ricotta mixture, half of the mozzarella, and another layer of meat sauce.
7. Repeat the layers: three noodles, remaining ricotta mixture, remaining mozzarella, and then the last of the meat sauce, finishing with remaining noodles.
8. Sprinkle the top with the remaining Parmesan cheese.
9. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until golden and bubbly.
10. Let the lasagna rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving.

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Notes

For a vegetarian option, substitute the meat with sautéed vegetables like spinach or mushrooms.

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Nutrition

• Calories: 400
• Sugar: 6g
• Protein: 25g

From the Cookery Command kitchen, learn how to master the Ultimate Homemade Classic Lasagna! This foolproof recipe features a slow-simmered meat sauce, creamy ricotta filling, and layers of gooey mozzarella for the best Italian pasta bake. Perfect for family dinners or feeding a crowd, this hearty comfort food dinner is reliable and deeply satisfying. Stop searching for the million dollar lasagna—make this classic version instead!

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The Ultimate Homemade Classic Lasagna with Slow-Simmered Meat Sauce

• Author: Chef Mia

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Ingredients

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• 1 pound lasagna noodles
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 pound Italian sausage, casings removed
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 2 teaspoons dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 (15 ounce) container whole milk ricotta cheese
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for topping
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

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Instructions

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Notes

For a make ahead lasagna, assemble the entire dish, cover tightly, and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before baking. Add 10-15 minutes to the covered baking time if baking directly from the refrigerator.
If you prefer a richer sauce, substitute one pound of the ground beef with ground Italian sausage.
To achieve a restaurant quality texture, use whole milk ricotta cheese instead of part-skim.

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Nutrition

• Calories: 580
• Sugar: 11
• Protein: 35

From the Cookery Command kitchen, learn how to master the Ultimate Homemade Classic Lasagna! This foolproof recipe features a slow-simmered meat sauce, creamy ricotta filling, and layers of gooey mozzarella for the best Italian pasta bake. Perfect for family dinners or feeding a crowd, this hearty comfort food dinner is reliable and deeply satisfying. Stop searching for the million dollar lasagna—make this classic version instead!

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The Ultimate Homemade Classic Lasagna with Slow-Simmered Meat Sauce

• Author: Chef Mia

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Ingredients

Scale 1x2x3x

• 1 pound lasagna noodles
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 pound Italian sausage, casings removed
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 2 teaspoons dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 (15 ounce) container whole milk ricotta cheese
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for topping
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

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Instructions

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Notes

For a make ahead lasagna, assemble the entire dish, cover tightly, and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before baking. Add 10-15 minutes to the covered baking time if baking directly from the refrigerator.
If you prefer a richer sauce, substitute one pound of the ground beef with ground Italian sausage.
To achieve a restaurant quality texture, use whole milk ricotta cheese instead of part-skim.

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Nutrition

• Calories: 580
• Sugar: 11
• Protein: 35