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Joanna Gaines Dutch Oven Lasagna Recipe

Joanna Gaines Dutch Oven Lasagna Recipe

Joanna Gaines Dutch Oven Lasagna Recipe is pure comfort food. This recipe brings warmth to any family dinner. I love how simple it makes lasagna cooking.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Italian
Servings 8
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • Dutch oven (6-quart size works best)
  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Sharp knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Cheese grater

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 onion diced small
  • 3 garlic cloves minced fine
  • 24 ounces marinara sauce
  • 15 ounces ricotta cheese
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 9 lasagna noodles uncooked
  • 2 cups fresh spinach chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Heat olive oil in your Dutch oven.
  • Add ground beef and cook until brown.
  • Break meat into small pieces while cooking.
  • This takes about 8 minutes on medium heat.
  • Drain excess fat if needed.
  • Toss in diced onion and minced garlic.
  • Cook until onion turns soft and translucent.
  • This adds amazing flavor to your lasagna.
  • Stir frequently to prevent burning.
  • Pour marinara sauce into the Dutch oven.
  • Add Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper here.
  • Let it simmer for 5 minutes gently.
  • The sauce should smell absolutely wonderful now.
  • Mix ricotta, half the mozzarella, and Parmesan together.
  • Add the beaten egg to this mixture.
  • Stir in chopped spinach until well combined.
  • This creates your creamy cheese layer.
  • Spread some sauce on the Dutch oven bottom.
  • Break lasagna noodles to fit your pot.
  • Add a layer of noodles over sauce.
  • Spread cheese mixture over the noodles evenly.
  • Repeat layers until ingredients are used up.
  • Top with remaining mozzarella cheese generously.
  • Cover Dutch oven with its heavy lid.
  • Bake at 375°F for 45 minutes total.
  • Let it rest 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Use fresh garlic instead of jarred powder.
  • Break noodles to fit your pot perfectly.
  • Don't skip the resting time after baking.
  • This helps layers set up beautifully together.
  • Add fresh basil on top for extra flavor.
  • You can substitute ground turkey for beef.
  • Make it ahead and refrigerate before baking.
  • Leftovers taste even better the next day.
  • Cover tightly with foil if browning too quickly.
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