Pioneer Woman Classic Lasagna
Pioneer Woman Classic Lasagna is a comforting and delicious dish featuring layers of rich meat sauce, creamy ricotta, and gooey mozzarella. This crowd-pleaser is perfect for family dinners or special occasions. The combination of tender pasta and savory flavors creates a delightful culinary experience that brings everyone together around the table.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 no-boil lasagna noodles
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 15 ounces fresh ricotta cheese
- 3 cups shredded whole milk mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 24 ounces marinara sauce
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, brown ground beef with diced onion and minced garlic over medium heat. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in marinara sauce and herbs; simmer while preparing other ingredients.
- In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese, beaten egg, half of the Parmesan, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- In a baking dish, layer meat sauce, noodles, ricotta mixture, mozzarella cheese, and repeat until all ingredients are used.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes; remove foil and bake an additional 15 minutes until bubbly.
- Let cool for 15 minutes before slicing to serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Substitute ground beef with turkey for a lighter version. Add spinach or zucchini for extra nutrition. For best results, use freshly grated cheeses.