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Christmas Lasagna: Discover This Festive Recipe Today!

A festive and hearty Christmas Lasagna recipe perfect for holiday gatherings.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

  • 12 lasagna noodles
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 pound Italian sausage
  • 2 cups ricotta cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 2 cups marinara sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook the lasagna noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and Italian sausage until browned. Drain excess fat.
  3. Stir in the marinara sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Simmer for about 5 minutes.
  4. In a bowl, mix the ricotta cheese, egg, and half of the Parmesan cheese until well combined.
  5. Spread a thin layer of the meat sauce on the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Layer 4 lasagna noodles over the sauce.
  6. Spread half of the ricotta mixture over the noodles, followed by a third of the mozzarella cheese. Add another layer of meat sauce.
  7. Repeat the layers: noodles, ricotta mixture, mozzarella, and meat sauce. Finish with a final layer of noodles, remaining meat sauce, and the rest of the mozzarella and Parmesan cheese on top.
  8. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
  9. Let the lasagna cool for 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 28gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5g

Notes

  • For a vegetarian version, substitute the ground beef and sausage with sautéed vegetables like spinach, mushrooms, and zucchini.
  • Add a layer of fresh spinach or kale for extra nutrition and flavor.

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