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Ghostly Lasagna

Ghostly Lasagna: A Spooky Twist on Comforting Family Favorites

Ghostly Lasagna is a Halloween-themed comfort food that redefines classic layers of joy with shredded chicken, ricotta, and mozzarella ghosts.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 6 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Noodles
  • 9 sheets Lasagna Noodles Consider using no-boil noodles for super-speedy prep
For the Filling
  • 2 cups Cooked Chicken (shredded) Leftover turkey can work just as well
  • 1 cup Spinach (chopped) Make sure it’s well-drained
  • 15 ounces Ricotta Cheese Substitution with cottage cheese is an option
For the Layers
  • 3 cups Mozzarella Cheese (shredded) Using low-moisture mozzarella helps maintain shape
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese (grated) Elevates flavors with savory depth
For the Decoration
  • 10 slices Black Olives (sliced) Creates a spooky effect on your mozzarella ghosts
For the Sauce
  • 2 cups Marinara Sauce Simmer to thicken if it’s too watery
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper

Equipment

  • Baking Dish
  • Medium bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Ghostly Lasagna
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Gather your ingredients and equipment, ensuring you have a baking dish.
  2. Cook the lasagna noodles according to package instructions until al dente, about 8–10 minutes. Drain thoroughly.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine ricotta cheese, chopped spinach, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly and adjust seasoning as desired.
  4. Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce evenly across the bottom of your baking dish.
  5. Layer lasagna noodles over the marinara sauce, followed by each component in the order of the ricotta-spinach mixture, shredded chicken, and mozzarella. Repeat until ingredients are used up, finishing with a layer of sauce and mozzarella.
  6. Shape leftover mozzarella into ghost figures on top of the lasagna, placing black olive slices as eyes.
  7. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until golden.
  8. Let the lasagna rest for about 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 400mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Drain spinach thoroughly to avoid sogginess. Allow lasagna to rest after baking for better slicing. Consider using no-boil noodles for quick prep.

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