Description
Make your Halloween dinner unforgettable with this **Ghostly Lasagna**, a playful and flavorful twist on the classic Italian dish. Layered with rich marinara, creamy ricotta, and gooey mozzarella, this dish is topped with adorable cheese ghosts that add a spooky charm. Perfect for fall dinner ideas, Halloween meals, or any time you’re craving an easy dinner with festive flair. It’s a hearty, satisfying choice whether you’re feeding a crowd or just want fun food ideas for the season. Ideal for quick dinners, comfort food cravings, and family-friendly gatherings.
Ingredients
12 lasagna noodles
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
5 cups fresh spinach
2 cups ricotta cheese
1 large egg
1 teaspoon salt
0.5 teaspoon black pepper
2.5 cups marinara sauce
3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
0.5 cup grated parmesan cheese
12 mozzarella balls or thick slices (for ghosts)
1 tablespoon chopped black olives or black sesame seeds (for ghost eyes)
Instructions
1. Cook lasagna noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet and sauté garlic until fragrant. Add spinach and cook until wilted. Season with salt and pepper.
3. In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, half the parmesan, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth.
4. In a baking dish, spread a thin layer of marinara. Layer noodles, ricotta mix, spinach, mozzarella, and sauce. Repeat layers.
5. Top with remaining mozzarella and marinara. Sprinkle remaining parmesan on top.
6. Cover with foil and bake at 375°F for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 15 minutes.
7. Let cool for 10 minutes. Shape mozzarella into ghosts and place on top. Use olives or sesame seeds for eyes.
8. Serve warm and enjoy your spooky, cheesy masterpiece!
Notes
To keep your ghosts looking cute, place them after baking while lasagna is cooling slightly.
Want more protein? Add a layer of cooked ground turkey or beef between the noodles.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: halloween dinner, ghost lasagna, spooky food, easy recipe, fun dinner ideas