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Ghostly Lasagna

Ghostly Lasagna: A Comforting Halloween Feast for All

Ghostly Lasagna is a comforting Halloween-themed twist on a classic comfort food that combines chicken, ricotta, and spinach.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Noodles
  • 12 sheets Lasagna Noodles Can use no-boil noodles for convenience.
For the Filling
  • 2 cups Cooked Chicken Can substitute with shredded turkey or plant-based option.
  • 2 cups Spinach Kale can be used as a substitute.
  • 15 ounces Ricotta Cheese Cottage cheese can be used as a lighter option.
For the Toppings
  • 3 cups Mozzarella Cheese Use low-moisture mozzarella for structure.
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese Nutritional yeast works as a vegan alternative.
  • 0.5 cups Black Olives Optional for decoration.
For the Sauce
  • 4 cups Marinara Sauce Homemade or jarred; simmer to thicken if watery.
For Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper
Optional Ingredients
  • 0.25 cups Almond Slivers Can be used as playful decoration.

Equipment

  • Baking dish
  • Mixing bowl
  • Large pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cook the lasagna noodles in a large pot of boiling salted water for 8-10 minutes until al dente.
  3. Combine ricotta cheese with chopped spinach, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl.
  4. Spread marinara sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.
  5. Layer noodles over the marinara, add ricotta mixture, shredded chicken, and mozzarella cheese.
  6. Repeat layering until all ingredients are used, finishing with marinara and mozzarella on top.
  7. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes.
  8. Let it sit for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1lasagna sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 25IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 10mg

Notes

For the best results, make sure spinach is dried thoroughly and cover noodles completely with marinara.

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