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Spooky Halloween Lasagna

This festive take on classic lasagna layers tender noodles with seasoned ground beef, creamy ricotta, and melted mozzarella, baked until bubbling and golden. Decorated with spooky garnishes like black olives and pepperoni, it combines comforting flavors with playful Halloween flair, perfect for a cozy fall evening.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 620
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 pieces Lasagna noodles al dente cooked and drained
  • 1 pound Ground beef or turkey or plant-based mince
  • 1 cup Ricotta cheese can mix with a splash of milk
  • 2 cups Shredded mozzarella for topping and layers
  • 1/4 cup Fresh parsley and basil chopped
  • 2 cups Tomato sauce rich and slightly smoky
  • Black olives cut into spooky eyes or shapes
  • Pepperoni slices for creepy accents

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Skillet
  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking dish
  • Oven thermometer

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
  2. Cook the lasagna noodles in boiling salted water until just tender, about 8 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  3. In a skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat, breaking it apart with a spatula, until cooked through and fragrant, about 10 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
  4. In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese with chopped parsley and basil, adding a pinch of salt to taste. Mix until smooth and creamy.
  5. Spread a thin layer of tomato sauce in the bottom of your baking dish to prevent sticking.
  6. Layer the cooked noodles over the sauce, covering the bottom of the dish evenly.
  7. Spread half of the cooked ground beef over the noodles, then add half of the ricotta mixture on top, smoothing it out with a spoon.
  8. Sprinkle a generous handful of shredded mozzarella over the layers.
  9. Repeat with another layer of noodles, remaining beef, ricotta, and mozzarella, finishing with a top layer of noodles covered with the remaining tomato sauce and mozzarella.
  10. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 30-35 minutes, until bubbly and golden around the edges. Remove the foil for the last 10 minutes to allow the cheese to brown.
  11. Let the lasagna rest for about 10 minutes after baking; this helps it set and makes slicing easier.
  12. Decorate the top with spooky eyes made from black olives and creepy accents like pepperoni slices for fun Halloween flair. Slice and serve hot, enjoying the cheesy, savory layers and festive presentation.

Notes

Feel free to customize the spooky decorations with other vegetables or meats. For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the meat sauce or sprinkle fresh herbs on top before serving.