Ultimate Million Dollar Creamy Beef Lasagna Recipe

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Ultimate Million Dollar Creamy Beef Lasagna Recipe

Recipe Details

  • Prep Time: 30 minutes

  • Cook Time: 45 minutes

  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes

  • Servings: 8 servings

  • Calories: 650 kcal per serving

Introduction

Looking for a comforting, restaurant-quality meal to impress your family? This creamy beef lasagna features rich layers of seasoned ground beef, a decadent ricotta and cream cheese blend, tender lasagna noodles, and bubbling golden mozzarella on top. Follow this complete step-by-step recipe designed to satisfy your cravings.

Ingredients

For the Meat Sauce:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1.5 pounds lean ground beef

  • 1 jar (24 oz) marinara or tomato pasta sauce

  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning

  • Salt and black pepper to taste

For the Creamy Cheese Filling:

  • 15 ounces whole milk ricotta cheese

  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened

  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten

  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

For Assembly & Topping:

  • 9 lasagna noodles, boiled according to package instructions

  • 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or olive oil.

  2. Prepare the Meat Sauce: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, sautéing until fragrant and translucent. Add the ground beef, cooking until completely browned. Drain excess grease, then stir in the marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.

  3. Make the Cheese Filling: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, softened cream cheese, beaten egg, Parmesan cheese, and fresh parsley until smooth and creamy.

  4. Assemble the Lasagna:

    • Spread a thin layer of meat sauce on the bottom of the prepared baking dish.

    • Arrange 3 cooked lasagna noodles side by side over the sauce.

    • Spread one-third of the creamy cheese mixture evenly over the noodles, followed by a layer of meat sauce and a sprinkle of mozzarella cheese.

    • Repeat the layers twice more, ending with the remaining mozzarella cheese on top.

  5. Bake: Cover the baking dish loosely with aluminum foil to prevent burning. Bake for 25 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 to 20 minutes until the cheese is bubbling and golden brown.

  6. Rest and Serve: Let the lasagna rest for 15 minutes before slicing to ensure clean portions. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

  • Fat: 32g

  • Carbohydrates: 42g

  • Protein: 38g

  • Sodium: 850mg

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