Christmas Eve Lasagna Layers
Indulge in the festive spirit with Christmas Eve Lasagna Layers, a comforting and hearty dish that brings families together. This lasagna features layers of no-boil noodles, creamy ricotta, savory ground beef or Italian sausage, zesty marinara sauce, and gooey mozzarella cheese. Baked to perfection, it promises warmth and satisfaction at your holiday table. Each bite is a delightful mix of flavors that will create lasting memories this Christmas season.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz no-boil lasagna noodles
- 15 oz ricotta cheese (whole milk)
- 16 oz shredded mozzarella cheese (fresh)
- 24 oz marinara sauce
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves (chopped)
- 1 lb ground beef or Italian sausage
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Spray a large baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef or Italian sausage. Drain excess fat and mix in half of the marinara sauce.
- In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese, half of the mozzarella, chopped basil, salt, and pepper.
- Layer ingredients in the baking dish: start with marinara sauce on the bottom, followed by noodles, meat mixture, and cheese filling. Repeat layers until all ingredients are used.
- Top with remaining mozzarella and cover with foil. Bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until golden brown. Let sit for 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 394
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 775mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg