Christmas Eve Lasagna
A delicious and hearty lasagna perfect for Christmas Eve gatherings, featuring layers of flavorful meat sauce and creamy cheese.
Equipment
- skillet
- Dutch oven
- mixing bowl
Ingredients
Meat Sauce
- 1 pound ground beef
- ½ pound Italian sausage
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
- 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Cheese Mixture
- 15 ounces ricotta cheese
- 1 large egg
- 3 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated reserve half for topping
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil or parsley, chopped
Noodles
- 12 sheets lasagna noodles
Cooking
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, then stir in the garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
- Add the ground beef and Italian sausage. Cook until browned, breaking the meat into small pieces as it cooks. Drain excess grease if needed.
- Stir in the tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Simmer uncovered for 30 to 40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens.
- In a medium bowl, mix the ricotta cheese, egg, and half of the Parmesan cheese until smooth.
Notes
This lasagna can be made ahead of time and heated before serving. It freezes well too.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 38gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 400mgIron: 3mg
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