Description
This Pioneer Woman lasagna recipe is incredibly simple, delivers big, bold flavors with minimal fuss, feeds a crowd easily, and is perfect for family gatherings or meal prepping. Its rich meat sauce, creamy ricotta, and melted mozzarella create a symphony of textures and tastes, making it comforting, satisfying, and consistently delicious.
Ingredients
- Ground Beef (80/20) – 1.5 lbs
- Yellow Onion, chopped – 1 medium
- Garlic, minced – 4-5 cloves
- Crushed Tomatoes – 28 oz can
- Tomato Sauce – 15 oz can
- Tomato Paste – 6 oz can
- Dried Oregano – 1 tsp
- Dried Basil – 1 tsp
- Salt – To taste
- Black Pepper – To taste
- Lasagna Noodles, oven-ready – 12-15 sheets
- Ricotta Cheese – 15 oz container
- Mozzarella Cheese, shredded – 2 cups
- Parmesan Cheese, grated – 1/2 cup
- Egg – 1 large
- Fresh Parsley, chopped – For serving
Instructions
1. 1. Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drain excess fat.
2. 2. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
3. 3. Pour in the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, and tomato paste. Add oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat and cook for at least 30 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.
4. 4. While the sauce simmers, combine ricotta cheese, egg, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl.
5. 5. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
6. 6. Spread a thin layer of meat sauce on the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish.
7. 7. Arrange a layer of oven-ready lasagna noodles over the sauce.
8. 8. Spread half of the ricotta mixture evenly over the noodles.
9. 9. Top with a layer of meat sauce, then sprinkle with 1 cup of shredded mozzarella.
10. 10. Repeat the noodle, ricotta, sauce, and mozzarella layers once more.
11. 11. Place the final layer of noodles, cover with remaining meat sauce, and top with the remaining 1 cup mozzarella and 1/4 cup Parmesan.
12. 12. Cover the dish loosely with foil. Bake for 25 minutes.
13. 13. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until bubbly and the cheese is golden brown.
14. 14. Let the Pioneer Woman lasagna rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 75-80 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Bake, Simmer, Layer
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Pioneer Woman lasagna, comfort food, family meal, easy, make ahead, freezer friendly, ground beef, ricotta, mozzarella, classic