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Homemade Cowboy Lasagna Recipe – Easy Cheesy Baked Pasta

Homemade Cowboy Lasagna Recipe – Easy Cheesy Baked Pasta

A hearty baked pasta layered with seasoned beef, rich tomato sauce, and melted cheeses for a comforting family meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 8 servings
Calories 500 kcal

Equipment

  • oven
  • baking dish
  • Stove

Ingredients
  

  • 12 noodles lasagna cooked
  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 cups tomato pasta sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese divided
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  • Cook ground beef and onion until browned and soft.
  • Add garlic and cook briefly, then stir in seasoning and 1 cup sauce.
  • Spread sauce in baking dish, layer noodles, beef, ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, and sauce.
  • Repeat layers and finish with cheese on top.
  • Bake uncovered for 45–50 minutes until bubbly.
  • Rest 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Letting the lasagna rest improves slicing. Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator. Reheat in oven for best texture.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg
Keyword baked pasta, Comfort Food, easy cheesy baked pasta, family meal, homemade cowboy lasagna, Lasagna Recipe
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