Description
A festive twist on classic lasagna, featuring layers of rich meat sauce, creamy béchamel, and melted cheese, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
- 12 lasagna noodles
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 lb Italian sausage
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 jars (24 oz each) marinara sauce
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 2 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 4 cups ricotta cheese
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook lasagna noodles according to package directions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook ground beef, Italian sausage, onion, and garlic over medium heat until meat is browned and onion is tender. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in marinara sauce, diced tomatoes, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 15 minutes.
- In a medium bowl, combine ricotta cheese, eggs, and 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese. Mix well.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk. Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened. Stir in nutmeg.
- Spread 1 cup meat sauce in the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish. Layer with 4 lasagna noodles, 1/3 of ricotta mixture, 1/3 of béchamel sauce, 1/3 of mozzarella cheese, and 1 cup meat sauce. Repeat layers twice.
- Top with remaining meat sauce, mozzarella cheese, and 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 20-25 minutes, until bubbly and golden.
- Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Method: Main
- Cuisine: Italian-American