Cajun Lasagna Recipe
This Cajun Lasagna Recipe transforms traditional Italian comfort food into a spicy Southern masterpiece.
Equipment
- Large skillet
- 9x13-inch baking dish
- Large mixing bowl
- Wooden spoon
- Aluminum foil
- Sharp knife
- Cutting board
Ingredients
- 12 lasagna noodles
- 1 lb andouille sausage sliced
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 large onion diced
- 1 bell pepper chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 24 oz marinara sauce
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 15 oz ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella
- 1 cup parmesan cheese
- 2 eggs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook lasagna noodles according to package directions.
- Drain and set aside carefully.
- Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium heat.
- Add sliced andouille sausage and cook until browned.
- Add ground beef to the same skillet.
- Cook until meat is completely browned and crumbled.
- Add diced onion and bell pepper to meat.
- Cook until vegetables are tender and fragrant.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook one minute.
- Add marinara sauce and Cajun seasoning blend.
- Simmer sauce mixture for ten minutes until thickened.
- Season with salt and pepper as needed.
- Mix ricotta cheese with eggs in bowl.
- Add half the mozzarella and parmesan cheeses.
- Preheat oven to 375°F for proper baking.
- Grease your 9x13 inch baking dish thoroughly.
- Layer three noodles in prepared baking dish.
- Spread half the cheese mixture over noodles.
- Add half the meat sauce over cheese.
- Repeat layers with remaining ingredients carefully.
- Top with remaining mozzarella and parmesan cheeses.
- Cover tightly with aluminum foil completely.
- Bake covered for 25 minutes until bubbly.
- Remove foil and bake 15 minutes more.
- Let rest 10 minutes before serving portions.
Notes
- Use authentic andouille sausage for best flavor
- Don't overcook the lasagna noodles initially
- Let the Cajun lasagna recipe rest before cutting
- Adjust Cajun seasoning to your heat preference
- Make ahead and refrigerate for deeper flavors