Description
Christmas Eve Lasagna is a delightful centerpiece for your holiday feast, combining layers of cheesy goodness with savory ground meat and rich marinara sauce. This comforting dish not only warms the heart but also brings family together around the table, creating cherished memories during the festive season. With its golden-brown crust and bubbling cheese, this lasagna is sure to impress your loved ones while being easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 lasagna noodles (traditional or no-boil)
- 1 lb ground beef or Italian sausage
- 15 oz ricotta cheese (whole milk)
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cups marinara sauce
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1 large egg
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- In a skillet, brown the ground beef or sausage over medium heat until fully cooked; drain excess fat.
- Stir in marinara sauce and simmer for 5–10 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, egg, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Start layering: begin with meat sauce, then noodles, ricotta mixture, and mozzarella. Repeat layers ending with meat sauce topped with mozzarella and Parmesan.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes; remove foil and bake an additional 15–20 minutes until golden.
- Let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg