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Pioneer Woman Lasagna Recipe

Pioneer Woman Lasagna Recipe

Are you looking for the best comfort food? This Pioneer Woman Lasagna Recipe is exactly what you need.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 12
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Large skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • 9x13 Baking Dish
  • Colander
  • Measuring cups
  • Wooden spoon
  • Aluminum foil

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb GROUND BEEF
  • 1 lb ITALIAN SAUSAGE
  • 2 cloves GARLIC
  • 1 whole ONION
  • 2 cans WHOLE TOMATOES
  • 2 cans TOMATO PASTE
  • 2 tbsp DRIED OREGANO
  • 2 tbsp FRESH PARSLEY
  • 1 tsp SALT
  • 1 tsp BLACK PEPPER
  • 1 box LASAGNA NOODLES
  • 30 oz RICOTTA CHEESE
  • 2 whole EGGS
  • 1/2 cup PARMESAN CHEESE
  • 1 lb MOZZARELLA CHEESE

Instructions
 

  • Cook the Meat Sauce: Brown the beef and sausage in a skillet. Add onions and garlic to the pan.
  • Stir in tomatoes and paste. Let it simmer for a long time.
  • Boil the Noodles: Fill a large pot with salty water. Cook the noodles until they are soft.
  • Drain them well in a colander. Lay them flat so they do not stick.
  • Mix the Cheese: Put ricotta in a medium bowl. Add eggs and some chopped parsley.
  • Stir in the grated parmesan cheese. Mix it until it looks very smooth.
  • Start First Layer: Spread some meat sauce in the baking dish.
  • Place a layer of noodles on top. Make sure they cover the sauce completely.
  • Add Cheese Layer: Spread half of the ricotta mixture on noodles. Sprinkle a lot of mozzarella cheese over it. Add more meat sauce on top of cheese.
  • Repeat the Layers: Add another layer of pasta. Repeat the cheese and sauce steps again. End with a thick layer of mozzarella.
  • Bake the Dish: Cover the dish with silver foil. Bake it in a hot oven. Remove the foil for the last few minutes. Let the cheese turn golden brown.

Notes

➔ Let the lasagna rest for fifteen minutes before cutting.
➔ Use full-fat ricotta cheese for a much creamier texture.
➔ Salt the pasta water like the deep blue sea.
➔ Do not overcook the noodles in the boiling water.
➔ Always brown your meat thoroughly for the best flavor.
➔ Add a pinch of sugar to balance tomato acidity.
➔ Make the meat sauce thick so it stays layered.
➔ Use fresh garlic instead of using the jarred kind.
Keyword Pioneer Woman Lasagna Recipe