Christmas Eve Lasagna
A bubbling, cheesy lasagna that gathers everyone around the table, layered with memories and rich flavors.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Omnivore
Ingredients
- Lasagna noodles
- Ground beef or Italian sausage
- Onion
- Garlic
- Crushed tomatoes
- Ricotta cheese
- Mozzarella cheese
- Parmesan cheese
- Egg
- Italian seasoning
- Salt
- Pepper
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the lasagna noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain them and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing until softened and fragrant.
- Add the ground beef or sausage to the skillet, cooking until browned. Drain the excess fat.
- Stir in the crushed tomatoes, and season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Let this simmer for 15 minutes.
- Mix together ricotta cheese, egg, and a pinch of salt in a bowl.
- Spread a layer of meat sauce in a baking dish, followed by noodles, the ricotta mixture, and mozzarella cheese. Repeat these layers until all your ingredients are used.
- Cover the lasagna with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Serve with a fresh green salad and crusty garlic bread. Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3-4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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