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Spooky Halloween Lasagna

This Halloween-themed lasagna combines traditional layers of cooked noodles, seasoned ground meat, creamy ricotta, and melted mozzarella into a playful, spooky centerpiece. The dish features bubbling cheese and vibrant greens from spinach, with fun garnishes like olives or carved cheese for a festive touch. Its comforting, layered texture makes it both visually striking and deliciously satisfying.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 12 pieces lasagna noodles al dente
  • 1 pound ground meat beef or turkey
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese or cottage cheese
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese use smoked for extra flavor
  • 1 cup fresh spinach chopped and squeezed dry
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 pinch nutmeg freshly grated if possible
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • as needed olive oil or butter for greasing and garnishing
  • for decoration olives, chopped herbs, carved cheese for spooky garnishes

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Skillet
  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking dish
  • Aluminum foil

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, then cook the lasagna noodles until just tender, about 8 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onions and minced garlic, sautéing until fragrant and translucent, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add the ground meat to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spoon. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper as it cooks.
  4. In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese with chopped spinach, a pinch of nutmeg, and a squeeze of lemon juice if desired. Mix until smooth and evenly combined.
  5. Spread a thin layer of meat sauce in the bottom of your baking dish. Layer with cooked noodles, then spread a portion of the ricotta mixture over the noodles.
  6. Repeat the layering process: meat sauce, noodles, ricotta, until all ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of meat sauce topped with shredded mozzarella.
  7. Cover the assembled lasagna with aluminum foil and bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 25 minutes. Then remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until bubbly and golden on top.
  8. Remove the lasagna from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes. Garnish with chopped herbs or spooky olive arrangements for a festive look.
  9. Slice the lasagna into squares, revealing the layered colors and textures. Serve hot and enjoy your spooky Halloween feast!