Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 carrot, diced
- 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 (15 ounce) container whole-milk ricotta cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 pound lasagna noodles
- 4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef and Italian sausage over medium heat. Drain off any excess grease. Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, and diced carrot to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for at least 1 hour, or longer for a richer flavor.
- In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, eggs, Parmesan cheese, nutmeg, and parsley. Mix well.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Spread a thin layer of meat sauce on the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish. Layer lasagna noodles, overlapping them slightly to cover the entire surface.
- Spread a generous layer of ricotta cheese filling over the noodles, followed by more meat sauce and a sprinkle of mozzarella cheese. Repeat these layers until you’ve used up all of your ingredients, finishing with a final layer of meat sauce and a generous topping of mozzarella cheese.
- Cover the lasagna with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the lasagna is heated through.
- Let the lasagna rest for at least 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Million Dollar Lasagna. A layered symphony of flavors and textures that will have everyone begging for seconds. Prepare to elevate your lasagna game with this irresistible recipe.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Italian