Description
Discover a festive Christmas Eve lasagna recipe packed with rich layers savory sauce and cheese blend for a memorable holiday feast everyone will love
Ingredients
12 sheets of lasagna noodles (traditional or no-boil)
2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
1 pound of ground beef
1 pound of Italian sausage
1 medium onion, finely chopped
3 cloves of garlic, minced
28 ounces of crushed tomatoes (1 can)
2 tablespoons of tomato paste
2 teaspoons of Italian seasoning
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste
15 ounces of ricotta cheese
1 large egg
1/4 cup of fresh parsley, chopped
3 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat until shimmering. Add chopped onions and sauté for 4–5 minutes until soft and translucent.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until aromatic, then add ground beef and Italian sausage. Cook until browned, about 8 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- Pour in crushed tomatoes and tomato paste. Sprinkle Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer on low heat for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally until thickened.
- Combine ricotta cheese, egg, and chopped parsley in a bowl; stir gently until smooth.
- Cook regular noodles in salted boiling water until al dente (8–10 minutes); drain and pat dry.
- Spoon a ladle of sauce into the bottom of a 9×13 baking dish. Layer 4 noodles evenly on top.
- Spread one-third of ricotta mixture over noodles, then sprinkle shredded mozzarella and Parmesan.
- Cover cheese layer with one-third of meat sauce. Repeat layering two more times, finishing with mozzarella and Parmesan.
- Cover the dish tightly with foil (tent to avoid cheese sticking) and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 15 minutes until bubbly and browned on top.
- Let the lasagna rest for 15 minutes before slicing to set layers nicely.
Notes
A festive traditional lasagna recipe perfect for Christmas Eve that brings family and friends together with layers of cheesy, saucy goodness. This hearty and comforting lasagna is easy to prep ahead and sure to make holiday memories.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Main course
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12 servings
- Calories: 480 calories
- Sugar: 8 grams
- Fat: 28 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 4 grams
- Protein: 32 grams
Keywords: Christmas lasagna, holiday lasagna, festive Italian recipe, cheesy lasagna, make-ahead lasagna
