Description
This Holiday Christmas Lasagna Recipe combines rich layers of savory meat sauce, creamy béchamel, and gooey cheese to create a festive dish perfect for 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
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, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and minced garlic, sautéing until fragrant.
- Add ground beef and Italian sausage, cooking until browned. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 20 minutes.
- For béchamel sauce, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually add whole milk while whisking. Season with nutmeg, salt, and pepper, and cook until thickened.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). In a baking dish, layer meat sauce, béchamel, and lasagna noodles. Repeat layers, finishing with béchamel and mozzarella on top.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and bake for 30 minutes or until golden and bubbly. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or mushrooms for extra flavor and nutrition. Let the lasagna rest for 10 minutes before slicing for easier serving.
- 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, lasagna, Italian dish, holiday recipes, comfort food, meat lasagna