Description
This Ghostly Lasagna brings Halloween fun to the dinner table with its spooky mozzarella ghosts and delicious layers of ricotta, spinach, and marinara. It’s festive, flavorful, and makes the perfect family-friendly meal for October evenings or party spreads.
Ingredients
9 lasagna noodles
1 ½ cups ricotta cheese
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
8 mozzarella slices (cut into ghost shapes)
½ cup grated parmesan cheese
10 ounces frozen spinach, thawed and drained
1 large egg
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
3 cups marinara sauce
Black food gel or olive paste (for ghost faces)
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Boil lasagna noodles according to package instructions. Drain and lay flat to cool.
2. In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, spinach, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
3. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
4. In a 9×13 baking dish, spread a thin layer of marinara. Add a layer of noodles, then ricotta mixture, then shredded mozzarella, and repeat until dish is filled.
5. Top final layer with marinara and ghost-shaped mozzarella slices.
6. Add black gel or olive paste eyes to mozzarella ghosts.
7. Bake for 35–40 minutes until bubbly and cheese is slightly golden.
8. Let cool 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Use parchment paper to keep boiled noodles from sticking while prepping other ingredients.
Squeeze spinach thoroughly to avoid excess moisture in your layers.
Chill mozzarella ghosts before baking to help them hold their shape in the oven.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Halloween, spooky, mozzarella, vegetarian, lasagna