Here’s a detailed recipe for Million Dollar Lasagna, including ingredients, construction, variations, and tips:
Ingredients
For the Meat Sauce:
1 lb ground beef
1 lb Italian sausage
1 medium onion, diced
3–4 cloves garlic, minced
2 (24 oz) jars of marinara or spaghetti sauce
1 tsp dried basil
1 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional for spice)
Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Cheese Mixture:
16 oz ricotta cheese
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup sour cream
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 large egg
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (or 2 tsp dried)
For Assembly:
12–15 lasagna noodles (cooked al dente or use oven-ready noodles)
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (additional for layering)
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (for topping)
Construction
Prepare the Meat Sauce:
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Cook ground beef, Italian sausage, and diced onion until browned and fully cooked.
Add garlic and cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
Stir in marinara sauce, basil, …
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