Creating the Million Dollar Lasagna is both fun and rewarding. Follow these steps for a delicious outcome:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Cook the Meat: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add ground beef and Italian sausage. Cook until browned, breaking the meat into smaller pieces.
3. Season the Meat: Stir in Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Allow to cook for another 2-3 minutes to incorporate the flavors.
4. Prepare Cheese Mixture: In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, egg, and a pinch of salt. Stir until well-combined.
5. Cook the Noodles: In a pot of boiling water, cook the lasagna noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
6. Layer the Lasagna: In a 9×13 inch baking dish, start layering. Begin with a layer of marinara sauce, then add a layer of noodles, followed by half of the meat mixture, half of the ricotta mixture, and a third of the mozzarella cheese.
7. Repeat Layers: Continue layering: marinara sauce, noodles, remaining meat, remaining ricotta, and half of the mozzarella. Finish with a final layer of noodles and the remaining marinara sauce. Top with the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
8. Cover and Bake: Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.
9. Uncover and Bake Again: Remove the foil and bake for an additional 20 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
10. Cool and Serve: Let the lasagna cool for about 15 minutes before slicing into portions.

These steps will ensure you have a delicious Million Dollar Lasagna that’s equally as comforting as it is gourmet.