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Spooky Halloween Lasagna

This playful Halloween lasagna features layers of tender noodles, savory meat sauce, and creamy cheese, all assembled into a spooky yet delicious centerpiece. The dish is baked until bubbling and golden, with fun garnishes like olives or carved cheese to add a festive touch. It combines comforting textures with a fun, festive presentation perfect for celebrating the season.
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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 Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 ounces lasagna noodles preferably no-boil or pre-cooked
  • 1 pound ground beef or turkey for the meat sauce
  • 15 ounces ricotta cheese or cottage cheese for a lighter version
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese preferably shredded
  • 3 cups fresh spinach or frozen, squeeze out excess moisture
  • 1 cup chopped onions
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for sautéing
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg adds warmth to the cheese mixture
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice optional, to brighten the ricotta mixture

Equipment

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

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and prepare all your ingredients for assembly.
  2. Cook the lasagna noodles in a large pot of salted boiling water until just tender, about 8 minutes. Drain and set aside to cool slightly.
  3. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté chopped onions and minced garlic until fragrant and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the ground meat and cook until browned and cooked through, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, chopped spinach, nutmeg, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Mix until smooth and evenly blended.
  5. Spread a thin layer of meat sauce at the bottom of your baking dish, then layer noodles over the sauce.
  6. Spread a layer of the ricotta and spinach mixture over the noodles, then add a layer of cooked meat.
  7. Repeat the layering process—noodles, cheese mixture, meat—until all ingredients are used, finishing with a top layer of meat sauce and shredded mozzarella cheese.
  8. Cover the assembled lasagna with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until bubbly and golden on top.
  9. Let the lasagna rest for 10 minutes to set, then garnish with spooky olives or carved cheese to add festive flair. Slice and serve hot, enjoying the bubbling cheese and savory layers.

Notes

For a more festive look, use black olives or carved cheese to create spooky faces or shapes on top before baking.