Description
A delicious and festive lasagna recipe perfect for your Christmas dinner gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 lasagna noodles
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
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 over medium heat; drain excess fat.
- Add marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the beef; simmer for 5 minutes.
- In a baking dish, spread a layer of the meat sauce, followed by a layer of noodles, ricotta cheese, and mozzarella cheese.
- Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with mozzarella and Parmesan on top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes; remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let it cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute ground beef with sautéed vegetables.
- This lasagna can be prepared a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
- Pair with a fresh salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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