Creating the Million Dollar Lasagna is straightforward if you follow these simple steps:

1. Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it’s ready for baking.
2. Cook the Noodles: In a large pot, boil the lasagna noodles in salted water as per package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
3. Prepare the Meat Sauce: In a large skillet, cook the ground beef and sausage over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat. Add marinara sauce and simmer for 5-10 minutes.
4. Mix the Ricotta: In a medium bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, parsley, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Stir until well blended.
5. Layer the Ingredients: In a 9×13 inch baking dish, spread a thin layer of meat sauce on the bottom. Place 3 noodles over the sauce. Spread half of the ricotta mixture over the noodles, followed by 1 cup of meat sauce, and 1 cup of mozzarella cheese.
6. Repeat Layers: Add another layer of noodles, followed by the remaining ricotta mixture, another cup of meat sauce, and another cup of mozzarella cheese. Place the final layer of noodles on top. Spread the remaining meat sauce over the noodles and sprinkle with the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
7. Cover with Foil: Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil to prevent over-browning.
8. Bake: Place in the preheated oven and bake for 25 minutes covered, then remove the foil and bake for an additional 25 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
9. Rest the Lasagna: Once baked, remove from the oven and let the lasagna rest for 15 minutes. This will make slicing easier and let the flavors meld.
10. Slice and Serve: Cut into squares and serve warm, garnished with additional parsley if desired.

These steps will guide you in creating this incredible dish effortlessly.