By Traeger Kitchen
Make homemade lasagna a family affair--grab the kids & let them help layer this delicious deep-dish Italian pie.
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Activating this element will cause content on the page to be updated.9 | lasagna noodles |
1 1/4 Pound | bulk Italian sausage |
3/4 Pound | spicy Italian sausage |
1 Medium | red onion, diced |
3 Clove | garlic, minced |
2 | (15 oz) cans crushed tomatoes |
2 | (4 oz) cans tomato paste |
2/3 Cup | chicken stock |
3 Tbsp + 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped, divided | |
2 Teaspoon | fresh basil |
3/4 Teaspoon | ground fennel |
3/4 Teaspoon | fine sea salt, divided |
1/4 Teaspoon | coarsely ground black pepper |
1 | egg, lightly beaten |
1 | (15 oz) carton ricotta cheese |
4 Cup | mozzarella cheese, shredded |
3/4 Cup | Parmesan cheese, grated |
1
In a large pot of salted water on the stovetop, cook the noodles according to package directions and drain.
2
In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook both the bulk and spicy sausage, and onion for 8-10 minutes, or until meat is no longer pink, using a wooden spoon to break up any larger pieces. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
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3
Drain and reserve the excess sausage grease to coat a large cast iron skillet.
4
In a separate pot on the stovetop, over medium-high heat, add the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, chicken stock, 3 tablespoons parsley, basil, fennel, 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, and pepper, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, 30 minutes.
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In a small bowl, add the egg, ricotta cheese, remaining 1/4 cup of parsley, and salt. Mix well and set aside.
6
When ready to cook, set the Traeger temperature to 375°F and preheat with the lid closed for 15 minutes. Oil a large cast iron pan with a small amount of sausage grease.
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Build the lasagna. Spread approximately 2 cups of tomato sauce on the bottom of the cast iron skillet. Layer 3-4 lasagna noodles on top of the sauce. Add half of the cooked sausage, then 1/3 of the ricotta cheese mixture.
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Sprinkle 1 cup mozzarella cheese, and 2 tablespoons of parmesan cheese. Repeat the layering process. Top heavily with the remaining tomato sauce, mozzarella, and parmesan cheese.
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Place the cast iron directly on the grill grates. Close the lid and cook uncovered, until the top is browned, and the sauce and cheese is bubbly, 20-25 minutes.
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Remove the lasagna from the grill. Let stand 15 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
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