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christmas lasagna dinner holidays

Christmas Lasagna Dinner: 5 Heartwarming Holiday Layers

A delicious lasagna perfect for Christmas dinner. This hearty meal is ideal for holiday gatherings.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 12 lasagna noodles
  • 2 cups ricotta cheese
  • 3 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 pound Italian sausage
  • 2 cups marinara sauce
  • 1 egg
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cook the lasagna noodles according to package instructions.
  3. In a skillet, brown the ground beef and Italian sausage over medium heat.
  4. In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, egg, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  5. Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.
  6. Layer noodles, ricotta mixture, mozzarella, meat mixture, and marinara sauce. Repeat layers.
  7. Top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
  8. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
  9. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until cheese is bubbly.
  10. Let it cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Can be made a day in advance and refrigerated.
  • Use fresh herbs for added flavor.
  • Pair with a side salad and garlic bread.
  • Author: Evelyn E. Stotts
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 25g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg

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