🎄 Holiday Homemade Lasagna ❤️

The holidays are about more than food — they’re about connection.
Each lasagna is a bridge from our kitchen to yours, from our hearts to your home.
Warm, cheesy, and made for sharing, this recipe brings everyone to the table.

📝 Ingredients

For the Meat Sauce:

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 lb Italian sausage
• 1 small onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• Salt & black pepper to taste
• 1 tsp sugar (optional)

For the Cheese Layer:

• 15 oz ricotta cheese
• 1 egg
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 2 tbsp chopped parsley

Other:

• 12 lasagna noodles, cooked
• Extra mozzarella for topping

🔥 Instructions

1️⃣ Make the Sauce

Brown beef and sausage in a large skillet. Drain excess grease.
Add onion and cook until soft, then stir in garlic.
Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, paste, seasoning, salt, pepper, and sugar.
Simmer for 20–25 minutes.

2️⃣ Prepare Cheese Mixture

In a bowl, mix ricotta, egg, Parmesan, parsley, and 1 cup mozzarella.

3️⃣ Assemble

In a baking dish, layer:

• Sauce
• Noodles
• Ricotta mixture
• Mozzarella

Repeat layers, finishing with sauce and extra mozzarella on top.

4️⃣ Bake

Cover with foil and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25 minutes.
Uncover and bake another 15–20 minutes until bubbly and golden.

5️⃣ Rest & Serve

Let sit 10–15 minutes before slicing. Serve warm and share with love.

💖 Why It’s Perfect for the Holidays

• Feeds a crowd
• Can be made ahead
• Freezer-friendly
• Comfort food everyone loves

Because the best gift isn’t under the tree — it’s around the table. 🎄✨