Dutch Oven Lasagna
Dutch Oven Lasagna is a hearty, delicious dish perfect for outdoor cooking. This recipe takes a classic Italian favorite and adapts it for the campfire, using a Dutch oven for simplicity and convenience. With layers of succulent ground beef, rich tomato sauce, and a creamy, cheesy mixture sandwiched between uncooked lasagna noodles, this lasagna is a crowd-pleaser that's sure to satisfy after a day of adventure. Despite its gourmet taste, it's easy to prepare with a prep time of just 30 minutes and a cook time of 45 minutes. Each serving delivers a wholesome balance of protein, fats, and carbohydrates, making it a nutritious choice as well.
Equipment
- 1 Dutch Oven
- 1 Spatula
Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground Beef
- 1 onion chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic minced
- 1 15 oz Tomato Sauce can
- 1 6 oz Tomato Paste can
- 1 12 oz Cottage Cheese
- 2 cups Mozzarella Cheese Shredded
- 1/2 cup Parmesan grated
- 2 eggs
- 2 tsp Dried basil
- 6 Uncooked lasagna noodles
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in your Dutch oven, add onions and garlic and cook until transparent.
- Stir in the tomato sauce and tomato paste.
- In a separate bowl, mix cottage cheese, 1 1/2 cups of mozzarella, Parmesan cheese, eggs, and basil.
- Spread a thin layer of meat sauce in the bottom of the Dutch oven.
- Layer with 3 noodles and half of the cheese mixture.
- Repeat layers and top with remaining meat sauce.
- Cover and bake over campfire coals for 45 minutes or until noodles are tender.
- Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese and let stand until cheese is melted.