Pioneer Woman Lasagna
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with Pioneer Woman Lasagna, a hearty, flavor-packed recipe that's perfect for family dinners or special gatherings. This classic Italian-American dish features layers of tender lasagna noodles, a rich and savory meat sauce made with ground beef, pork sausage, and fragrant garlic, and a creamy ricotta mixture infused with Parmesan and parsley. Topped with gooey melted mozzarella, every bite is a cheesy, satisfying delight. With a simmered-from-scratch tomato sauce and perfectly balanced seasoning, this recipe elevates traditional lasagna to a whole new level. Easy to make ahead and freezer-friendly, Pioneer Woman Lasagna is a must-try crowd-pleaser that will fill your home with irresistible aromas. Serve it with a crisp green salad and garlic bread for a restaurant-quality meal at home! Perfect keywords: Pioneer Woman Lasagna recipe, classic lasagna, homemade meat sauce, cheesy comfort food.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground beef
- 1 pound Ground pork sausage
- 2 cloves Minced garlic
- 14 ounces Canned crushed tomatoes
- 6 ounces Canned tomato paste
- 8 ounces Canned tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon Dried basil
- 15 ounces Ricotta cheese
- 1 Large egg
- 0.5 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese
- 12 Lasagna noodles
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a large skillet or saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef and ground pork sausage, breaking them apart as they cook, until fully browned and cooked through. Drain any excess grease.
Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce, salt, black pepper, dried parsley, and dried basil. Simmer the sauce for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
While the sauce simmers, cook the lasagna noodles according to the package directions. Drain and lay them flat on a sheet of wax paper to prevent sticking.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, 1 tablespoon dried parsley, and the egg. Mix until smooth and set aside.
To assemble the lasagna, spread a thin layer of the meat sauce on the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Lay down 3-4 lasagna noodles over the sauce, overlapping slightly.
Spread about 1/3 of the ricotta mixture over the noodles, followed by a generous layer of mozzarella cheese, and then another portion of meat sauce.
Repeat the layering process two more times, ending with a layer of mozzarella cheese on top.
Cover the baking dish with foil (tent the foil slightly to prevent it from touching the cheese) and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Let the lasagna cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
6993 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 350.2 g | 449% | |
| Saturated Fat | 146.0 g | 730% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1300 mg | 433% | |
| Sodium | 10430 mg | 453% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 623.1 g | 227% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 45.9 g | 164% | |
| Total Sugars | 72.1 g | ||
| Protein | 388.9 g | 778% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 4327 mg | 333% | |
| Iron | 50.8 mg | 282% | |
| Potassium | 6078 mg | 129% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
