This Festive Lasagne is a comforting, crowd-pleasing main dish that brings the warmth of a traditional Italian kitchen to your table. Featuring layers of tender pasta sheets, rich savory sauce, and melted cheese, it offers a satisfying balance of textures and deep, robust flavors. Ideal for holiday feasts, weekend family meals, or when you need a hearty comfort food option, this dish is both elegant enough for guests and simple enough for weeknights. The slow-simmered sauce infuses every layer with aromatic herbs and umami richness, while the baked cheese topping provides a golden, bubbly finish. It 226;ÂÂs a timeless recipe that delivers consistent results and delicious memories.
Festive Lasagne
Description
This Festive Lasagne is a comforting, crowd-pleasing main dish that brings the warmth of a traditional Italian kitchen to your table. Featuring layers of tender pasta sheets, rich savory sauce, and melted cheese, it offers a satisfying balance of textures and deep, robust flavors. Ideal for holiday feasts, weekend family meals, or when you need a hearty comfort food option, this dish is both elegant enough for guests and simple enough for weeknights. The slow-simmered sauce infuses every layer with aromatic herbs and umami richness, while the baked cheese topping provides a golden, bubbly finish. It&# 226;ÂÂs a timeless recipe that delivers consistent results and delicious memories.Ingredients
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 375ðF (190ðC).
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In a bowl, mix the ricotta cheese, beaten egg, half of the Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and chopped basil until smooth.
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Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce on the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
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Layer three cooked lasagna noodles over the sauce.
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Spread one-third of the ricotta mixture over the noodles, followed by one-third of the remaining sauce and one-third of the mozzarella.
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Repeat the layers two more times, ending with noodles, sauce, and remaining mozzarella on top.
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Sprinkle the remaining Parmesan cheese over the top layer.
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Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.
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Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is golden and bubbly.
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Let the lasagne rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing to allow layers to set.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 303.8kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 14.2g22%
- Saturated Fat 2.5g13%
- Cholesterol 47.2mg16%
- Sodium 1269.0mg53%
- Total Carbohydrate 36.7g13%
- Dietary Fiber 2.5g10%
- Sugars 1.1g
- Protein 12.4g25%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.