Description
Celebrate the holidays with this indulgent Christmas Lasagna recipe, featuring layers of savory meat sauce, creamy béchamel, and gooey cheese. Perfect for festive gatherings!
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
1 pound Italian sausage
casings removed
1 medium onion
diced
3 cloves garlic
minced
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
Salt and pepper
to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 cups whole milk
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (freshly grated
if possible)
Salt and pepper
to taste
12 lasagna noodles (oven-ready or cooked)
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup fresh parsley
chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add diced onion and minced garlic, sauté until softened.
- Add ground beef and Italian sausage to the skillet, breaking the meat apart as it cooks. Cook until browned.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Let it simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Meanwhile, prepare the béchamel sauce. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Gradually add milk while whisking continuously to prevent lumps. Continue cooking until the sauce thickens. Season with nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Assemble the lasagna by layering meat sauce, noodles, béchamel, and cheeses in a baking dish until all ingredients are used.
- Top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, you can replace the meat with sautéed vegetables such as mushrooms and spinach.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dinner
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: Approx. 520 per serving
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 1180 mg
- Fat: 31 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg
Keywords: Holiday Christmas Lasagna Recipe, Christmas, lasagna, holiday recipes, Italian