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Cowboy Lasagna

A comforting twist on classic lasagna featuring layers of seasoned meat, cheese, and pasta inspired by cowboy cuisine.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 475

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 pound ground beef or ground turkey
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 can 15 oz diced tomatoes
  • 1 can 8 oz tomato sauce
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 9 lasagna noodles
  • 2 cups ricotta cheese
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped (optional)

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • Mixing bowl
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Aluminum foil
  • Oven mitts

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef or ground turkey with the chopped onion and minced garlic until the meat is crumbly, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper, then simmer for 10 minutes to develop flavor.
  4. While the sauce simmers, cook the lasagna noodles according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
  5. In a mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese and chopped fresh parsley.
  6. Spread a thin layer of meat sauce in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  7. Arrange 3 lasagna noodles over the sauce, then spread half of the ricotta mixture over the noodles, sprinkle with one-third of the mozzarella cheese, and top with more meat sauce.
  8. Repeat the layering process with the next 3 noodles, remaining ricotta mixture, one-third of the mozzarella, and meat sauce, then top with the last 3 noodles, remaining meat sauce, mozzarella, and shredded cheddar cheese.
  9. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
  10. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
  11. Let the lasagna rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

Let the lasagna rest for 10 minutes after baking to set before slicing.