Description
Get ready to celebrate the holidays with this Cheesy Christmas Lasagna, a delightful dish that brings warmth and joy to your festive gatherings. This layered masterpiece features rich meat sauce, velvety cheeses, and perfectly cooked lasagna noodles, making it an ideal comfort food for family dinners, potlucks, or cozy nights in. The beauty of this recipe lies in its simplicity; with straightforward steps and customizable ingredients, you can impress your guests without the stress. Serve this cheesy delight and watch everyone savor every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 1 large onion
- 5–6 cloves garlic
- 28 oz crushed tomatoes
- 30 oz ricotta cheese
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese
- Lasagna noodles
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, brown the ground beef and Italian sausage. Add diced onion and minced garlic; sauté until softened.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes and seasonings. Simmer for 30 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, egg, and parsley.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). In a greased baking dish, layer meat sauce, noodles, cheese mixture, and repeat until finished.
- Top with remaining mozzarella and bake covered for 45 minutes; uncover and bake for an additional 15 minutes until golden.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg