Go Back
–+ servings
Pioneer Woman Lasagna

Pioneer Woman Lasagna: A Cozy Family Meal You’ll Love

This Pioneer Woman Lasagna is a comforting, flavorful dish that brings warmth and joy to family dinners.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meat Sauce
  • 1 pound Ground Beef or substitute with ground turkey
  • 1 pound Italian Sausage or any seasoned ground meat
  • 1 Onion diced, preferably yellow or white
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 cans Crushed Tomatoes 28 oz each, use high-quality
  • 2 cans Tomato Paste 6 oz each
  • 2 tablespoons Sugar to balance acidity
  • 2 teaspoons Dried Basil or fresh when in season
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper freshly ground preferred
For the Cheese Mixture
  • 1 pound Ricotta Cheese or cottage cheese for a lighter version
  • 1 large Egg optional if using cheese alternative
  • 4 cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese or part-skim for lighter version
  • 1 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese or Pecorino Romano for sharper taste
For the Lasagna Base
  • 12 pieces Lasagna Noodles cooked and drained, or no-boil
  • Fresh Parsley to taste, optional for garnish

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking dish
  • aluminum foil

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Pioneer Woman Lasagna
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large skillet, add ground beef and Italian sausage. Cook for 8-10 minutes until browned.
  3. Add diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes until the onion is translucent.
  4. Pour in crushed tomatoes and tomato paste, followed by sugar, dried basil, salt, and black pepper. Stir and let simmer for 30 minutes.
  5. In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, 2 cups shredded mozzarella, and half of the grated Parmesan. Mix until creamy.
  6. In a baking dish, layer meat sauce, noodles, cheese mixture, and repeat, finishing with meat sauce topped with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan.
  7. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 25 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
  8. Allow lasagna to rest for 10-15 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 950mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Let the lasagna rest before slicing to keep layers intact.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!