Description
A festive lasagna perfect for Christmas gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lb ground beef or Italian sausage
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups marinara sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 15 oz ricotta cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach (optional, for green layer)
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh parsley or basil (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13 baking dish.
- Cook ground meat in olive oil until browned. Add onion and garlic. Cook until soft.
- Stir in marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer 10 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta, egg, mozzarella, Parmesan, and spinach (if using).
- Assemble lasagna: Spread meat sauce on the bottom. Add noodles. Spread cheese mixture. Repeat layers.
- Finish with meat sauce and top with mozzarella.
- Cover with foil and bake 30 minutes.
- Uncover and bake 15 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Rest 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish and serve.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, use plant-based meat substitute.
- Let leftovers cool completely before refrigerating.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg