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

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. Cook Noodles: In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the lasagna noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.

3. Prepare Meat Sauce: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add ground beef and Italian sausage. Cook until browned. Drain excess fat.

4. Sauté Vegetables: Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté until onions are translucent.

5. Add Tomatoes: Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Let simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

6. Combine Cheese Mixture: In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, egg, and a pinch of salt. Stir until well combined.

7. Assemble Lasagna: In a 9×13 inch baking dish, spread a thin layer of meat sauce. Layer 4 noodles over the sauce. Spread one-third of the ricotta mixture on top, followed by a layer of mozzarella cheese.

8. Repeat Layers: Add another layer of meat sauce, followed by noodles, ricotta mixture, and mozzarella. Repeat this process until all ingredients are used, finishing with meat sauce and a generous layer of mozzarella cheese.

9. Top with Parmesan: Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the top layer of mozzarella.

10. Cover and Bake: Cover tightly with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Then, remove the foil and bake for an additional 25 minutes or until cheese is golden and bubbly.

11. Cool and Slice: Remove from the oven and let the lasagna cool for about 15-20 minutes before slicing for serving.