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Dutch Oven Lasagna

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time1 hour 35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian Comfort Food

Ingredients 

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 6 cups marinara sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 12 regular lasagna noodles uncooked
  • 2 cup ricotta cheese
  • 3 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 egg for mixing with ricotta

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F.
  • In a large skillet, cook the chopped onion over medium heat for 3–4 minutes until softened.
  • Add the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant. Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook for 5–7 minutes, breaking it up as it cooks, until browned. Drain any excess fat.
  • Stir in the marinara sauce, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Let it simmer for 5–7 minutes, then remove from heat.
  • In a separate bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese (reserve 1 cup for topping), Parmesan cheese, and egg. Mix until smooth and well combined.
  • In a large Dutch oven, start with a layer of the beef marinara sauce on the bottom. Follow with a layer of uncooked lasagna noodles (you may need to break the noodles to fit).
  • Spread a layer of the ricotta cheese mixture over the noodles, followed by another layer of beef marinara sauce. Repeat layering in this order until all ingredients are used, ending with a layer of marinara sauce on top.
  • Sprinkle the reserved mozzarella cheese over the top layer of marinara sauce.
  • Cover the Dutch oven with a lid and bake in the oven for 45 minutes.
  • Remove the lid and bake for another 15–20 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
  • Let the lasagna rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.