Christmas Eve Lasagna Recipe
Christmas Eve is special. Family gathers around the table. What better dish than lasagna? This Christmas Eve Lasagna Recipe is perfect.
Equipment
- Large pot
- 9x13 baking dish
- Big skillet
- Wooden spoon
- Measuring cups
- Cheese grater
- Aluminum foil
- Oven mitts
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 jar marinara sauce
- 12 lasagna noodles
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Italian seasoning
- Fresh basil
Instructions
- Boil water in your pot.
- Add salt to it.
- Cook noodles until soft.
- Drain them and set aside.
- Brown the beef in skillet.
- Break it into pieces.
- Add marinara sauce and stir.
- Simmer for ten minutes gently.
- Combine ricotta and egg together.
- Add parmesan cheese too.
- Mix until smooth and creamy.
- Spread sauce on dish bottom.
- Add noodles in one layer.
- Spread cheese mixture evenly now.
- Add more sauce on top.
- Repeat layers two more times.
- Cover with aluminum foil tightly.
- Bake at 375°F for 45 minutes.
- Remove foil for last 15 minutes.
- Cheese should be golden brown.
Notes
- Don't skip the resting time.
- Let it cool 10 minutes.
- This helps layers stay together.
- Use quality cheese for flavor.
- Fresh herbs taste much better.
- Make it one day ahead.
- Flavors develop overnight perfectly.