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Ghostly Lasagna

Ghostly Lasagna: A Spooky Comfort Food for Halloween Fun

Ghostly Lasagna is a delightful, spooky twist on classic comfort food perfect for Halloween fun.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Lasagna Base
  • 12 sheets Lasagna Noodles Regular or no-boil noodles
  • 3 cups Cooked Chicken Shredded
  • 1 cup Spinach Fresh or well-drained frozen
  • 15 ounces Ricotta Cheese Can be substituted with cottage cheese
  • 2 cups Marinara Sauce Homemade or store-bought
For the Cheesy Topping
  • 2 cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese Low-moisture works best
  • 0.5 cups Grated Parmesan Cheese Or Pecorino Romano
  • 0.5 cups Black Olives For decoration
Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • large pot
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Ghostly Lasagna
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. Boil salted water in a large pot and cook lasagna noodles until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, chopped spinach, salt, and pepper.
  4. Spread marinara sauce across the bottom of the greased baking dish.
  5. Layer cooked noodles, half of the ricotta-spinach mixture, chicken, marinara sauce, and mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers.
  6. Cut remaining mozzarella into ghost shapes and arrange on top with black olives for eyes.
  7. Sprinkle grated Parmesan on top, cover with foil, and bake for 30 minutes.
  8. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until golden and bubbly.
  9. Let the lasagna rest for 10-15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 28gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 850mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Ensure spinach is fully drained to avoid sogginess. You can prepare the lasagna a day in advance and refrigerate it. Add extra baking time if cooking from chilled.

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