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How to make Lasagne

Cooking lasagne in a pizza oven is a fantastic way to achieve a unique, smoky flavour and perfectly caramelised edges. Here’s a recipe tailored for this method.

Ingredients

For the Meat Sauce:

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb (450g) ground beef
  • 1 lb (450g) Italian sausage (removed from casings)
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cans (28 oz each) crushed tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

For the Cheese Filling:

  • 15 oz (425g) ricotta cheese
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg (optional)

Additional Ingredients:

  • 12 lasagna sheets (precooked if required by the brand)
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (for layering)

Equipment

Method

Preheat Your Pizza Oven

  • Fire up your pizza oven to it’s optimal temperature. Then allow your pizza oven temperature to drop to 190°C–200°C. Use an infrared digital thermometer to monitor the temperature as pizza ovens can get very hot.

Prepare the Meat Sauce

  • In a large cast iron skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef and sausage. Cook until browned.
  • Add onion and garlic. Sauté until softened.
  • Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Let the sauce simmer for 15–20 minutes.

Make the Cheese Filling

  • In a bowl, mix ricotta, 2 cups mozzarella, Parmesan, egg, parsley, and nutmeg until smooth.

Assemble the Lasagne

  • Spread a thin layer of meat sauce on the bottom of your cast iron dish.
  • Add a layer of lasagna sheets, followed by a layer of cheese filling, then meat sauce. Repeat until all ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of meat sauce topped with shredded mozzarella.

Bake in the Pizza Oven

  • Cover the dish tightly with aluminium foil to prevent excessive browning.
  • Place the dish in the pizza oven. Rotate it every 10 minutes for even cooking.
  • Bake for 30–40 minutes until bubbly and hot.

Brown the Top

  • Remove the foil and let the lasagne cook uncovered for an additional 5–10 minutes to brown the cheese.

Rest and Serve

  • Let the lasagne rest for 10–15 minutes before slicing to ensure clean layers.

Enjoy your delicious pizza oven lasagne with a smoky twist! Want to see our pizza ovens in action? Watch our YouTube Channel.

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