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Ultimate Cheesy Lasagna Pie

A delightful twist on traditional lasagna, this Ultimate Cheesy Lasagna Pie combines layers of pasta, meat, cheese, and sauce, making it perfect for family dinners or special occasions.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the meat sauce
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 lb ground beef (or a mix of beef & pork)
  • 1 can (28 oz / 800 g) crushed tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
  • Salt & black pepper, to taste
For the cheese filling
  • 2 cups ricotta cheese (or cottage cheese)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Pinch of salt & pepper
For assembly
  • 9–12 pieces lasagna noodles (boiled or no-boil, depending on type)
  • 4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • Extra Parmesan for topping

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Warm olive oil in a large skillet and sauté the onion until softened.
  2. Stir in garlic and ground beef, cooking until the meat is fully browned.
  3. Add crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar, and dried herbs with seasonings. Let the sauce simmer for 20–25 minutes, stirring, until it thickens.
Mixing the cheese filling
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta, egg, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until creamy.
Assembly and Baking
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease and line a deep round baking dish or springform pan.
  2. Spoon a thin layer of meat sauce into the base of the pan.
  3. Layer noodles, ricotta mixture, meat sauce, and mozzarella cheese in sequence. Continue layering until filled, finishing with mozzarella and Parmesan on top.
  4. Cover loosely with foil (tent it so the cheese doesn’t stick) and bake for 35 minutes.
  5. Remove the foil and bake an additional 15–20 minutes until bubbly and golden.
  6. Allow the lasagna pie to rest for 15 minutes before slicing so the layers hold together.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gSodium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6g

Notes

Serve warm, garnished with fresh herbs if desired. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for 2–3 months. Use fresh herbs for better flavor.

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