Description
Yummy Christmas Lasagna is the ultimate festive comfort food that brings warmth and joy to your holiday gatherings. This layered delight features creamy ricotta, savory ground beef, and tangy marinara sauce, creating a harmony of flavors that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Perfect for cozy winter nights or holiday dinners, this lasagna not only tastes delicious but also fills your home with an inviting aroma that evokes cherished memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 lasagna noodles (no-boil or traditional)
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 15 oz whole milk ricotta cheese
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Fresh basil leaves (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and spray a large baking dish with nonstick spray. Cook traditional lasagna noodles according to package instructions.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain excess fat and stir in marinara sauce and oregano. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese with salt and pepper until smooth.
- Start layering: spread a thin layer of meat sauce on the bottom of the baking dish, place three noodles on top, add half of the ricotta mixture, and one-third of mozzarella cheese.
- Repeat layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with meat sauce topped with remaining mozzarella.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until golden brown. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg