Million Dollar Italian Lasagna
Directions
- 1Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- 2Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- 3Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- 4In a large skillet, brown the ground beef and Italian sausage over medium heat. Drain excess fat.
- 5In a large skillet, brown the ground beef and Italian sausage over medium heat. Drain excess fat.
- 6In a large skillet, brown the ground beef and Italian sausage over medium heat. Drain excess fat.
- 7Add the marinara, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Simmer 5–10 minutes.
- 8Add the marinara, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Simmer 5–10 minutes.
- 9Add the marinara, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Simmer 5–10 minutes.
- 10In a bowl, mix the ricotta, cream cheese, sour cream, egg, and 1 cup mozzarella until smooth.
- 11In a bowl, mix the ricotta, cream cheese, sour cream, egg, and 1 cup mozzarella until smooth.
- 12In a bowl, mix the ricotta, cream cheese, sour cream, egg, and 1 cup mozzarella until smooth.
- 13Spread a small layer of meat sauce in the baking dish.
- 14Spread a small layer of meat sauce in the baking dish.
- 15Spread a small layer of meat sauce in the baking dish.
- 16Layer 3 noodles, half the cheese mixture, and one-third of the meat sauce.
- 17Layer 3 noodles, half the cheese mixture, and one-third of the meat sauce.
- 18Layer 3 noodles, half the cheese mixture, and one-third of the meat sauce.
- 19Repeat with 3 more noodles, remaining cheese mixture, and another third of the meat sauce.
- 20Repeat with 3 more noodles, remaining cheese mixture, and another third of the meat sauce.
- 21Repeat with 3 more noodles, remaining cheese mixture, and another third of the meat sauce.
- 22Add the final 3 noodles, the last of the sauce, and top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan.
- 23Add the final 3 noodles, the last of the sauce, and top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan.
- 24Add the final 3 noodles, the last of the sauce, and top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan.
- 25Cover with foil and bake 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake 15–20 minutes more, until bubbly and golden.
- 26Cover with foil and bake 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake 15–20 minutes more, until bubbly and golden.
- 27Cover with foil and bake 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake 15–20 minutes more, until bubbly and golden.
- 28Let rest 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with parsley if you like.
- 29Let rest 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with parsley if you like.
- 30Let rest 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with parsley if you like.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 lb Italian sausage
- 1 lb Italian sausage
- 1 lb Italian sausage
- 24 ounces marinara or pasta sauce
- 24 ounces marinara or pasta sauce
- 24 ounces marinara or pasta sauce
- 9 lasagna noodles
- 9 lasagna noodles
- 9 lasagna noodles
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 0.5 cup sour cream
- 0.5 cup sour cream
- 0.5 cup sour cream
- 1 egg
- 1 egg
- 1 egg
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- to taste salt
- to taste salt
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
- to taste pepper
- to taste pepper
- optional chopped parsley
- optional chopped parsley
- optional chopped parsley
Equipment
ovenbaking dishlarge skilletbowl