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Ghostly Lasagna

Ghostly Lasagna: A Spooktacular Family Favorite for Halloween

Ghostly Lasagna combines spooky fun with delicious layers of chicken, ricotta, and spinach, making it a perfect Halloween family dish.
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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: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Noodles
  • 1 box Lasagna Noodles Gluten-free options available
For the Filling
  • 4 cups Cooked Chicken Shredded, rotisserie chicken recommended
  • 4 cups Spinach Chopped, can substitute with kale or frozen spinach
  • 4 cups Ricotta Cheese Can substitute with cottage cheese
  • 4 cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese Low-moisture mozzarella recommended
  • 1 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese For topping
For the Assembly
  • to taste Black Olives Sliced, for spooky 'eyes'
  • 6 cups Marinara Sauce Homemade recommended
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Baking dish
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the lasagna noodles until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese with chopped spinach, salt, and pepper until well blended.
  4. Layer marinara sauce in a large baking dish, followed by noodles, ricotta mixture, shredded chicken, and mozzarella. Repeat until all ingredients are used, finishing with sauce and mozzarella.
  5. Cut mozzarella slices into ghost shapes and place them atop the lasagna, using sliced black olives for eyes.
  6. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  7. Allow the lasagna to rest for 10-15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 350mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For the perfect texture, dry spinach well before use. Adjust seasoning to taste and store leftovers properly.

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