Christmas Lasagna Recipe
Ingredients
For the Meat Sauce:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 lb Italian sausage casings removed
- 1 small onion diced
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 2 cans 15 oz each tomato sauce
- 1 can 6 oz tomato paste
- 1 can 14.5 oz diced tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon dried basil
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Cheese Mixture:
- 15 oz ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
Other:
- 12 lasagna noodles cooked
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella for topping
Instructions
Prepare the meat sauce:
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef, Italian sausage, and diced onion until browned. Drain any excess fat.
- Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Stir in the tomato sauce, tomato paste, diced tomatoes, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Let simmer for 15-20 minutes.
Prepare the cheese mixture:
- In a medium bowl, combine ricotta cheese, 2 cups shredded mozzarella, Parmesan cheese, egg, and parsley. Mix until well combined.
Assemble the lasagna:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a 9x13-inch baking dish, spread a thin layer of meat sauce. Lay 3 cooked lasagna noodles on top. Spread 1/3 of the cheese mixture over the noodles, followed by 1/3 of the meat sauce. Repeat the layers twice more.
- For the final layer, top with the remaining meat sauce and sprinkle 2 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese on top.
Bake the lasagna:
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
Rest and serve:
- Let the lasagna cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
This Christmas Lasagna is a hearty, festive dish perfect for holiday gatherings, with layers of rich meat sauce, creamy cheese, and tender noodles!