Description
A hearty and festive lasagna perfect for Christmas Eve gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 lasagna noodles
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 3 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 lb Italian sausage
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the lasagna noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, brown the ground beef and Italian sausage over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for another minute.
- In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.
- Layer 4 lasagna noodles over the sauce.
- Spread half of the ricotta mixture over the noodles.
- Add half of the meat mixture on top of the ricotta.
- Sprinkle a third of the mozzarella on top.
- Repeat the layers: noodles, ricotta, meat, marinara sauce, and mozzarella.
- Finish with a final layer of noodles, marinara sauce, and the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until cheese is golden and bubbly.
- Let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey for a lighter option.
- Add vegetables like spinach or mushrooms for extra flavor.
- Make it a day ahead and refrigerate overnight for better taste.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Christmas Eve Lasagna