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Cozy Campfire Dutch Oven Lasagna

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A rustic and easy-to-make lasagna cooked outdoors in a Dutch oven over a campfire, perfect for cozy camping dinners with simple ingredients and hearty flavors.

Ingredients

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  • Lasagna noodles (regular or no-boil)
  • 1 pound ground beef or Italian sausage, browned and drained
  • 3 cups marinara sauce
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • Fresh basil or dried Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

  1. Prepare your fire or heat source to have steady coals ready for cooking in about 30 minutes or preheat camping stove to medium heat.
  2. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil to the Dutch oven, then brown 1 pound of ground beef or sausage over medium heat for 7-10 minutes until no longer pink. Drain excess fat if needed.
  3. Pour in 3 cups marinara sauce, stir to combine with meat, season with salt, pepper, and 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs or fresh chopped basil. Let simmer gently for about 5 minutes.
  4. In a bowl, combine 1 cup ricotta cheese, 1 beaten egg, ½ cup grated Parmesan, a pinch of salt, and a teaspoon of chopped basil or Italian seasoning.
  5. Lightly grease the Dutch oven with olive oil. Start with a thin layer of meat sauce (about ½ cup) on the bottom, then layer broken lasagna noodles to cover the sauce.
  6. Spread half the ricotta mixture evenly over noodles, sprinkle 1 cup shredded mozzarella, then repeat layering: sauce, noodles, ricotta, mozzarella.
  7. Finish with a final layer of sauce and remaining mozzarella on top.
  8. Cover the Dutch oven with its lid and place over medium coals or campfire grate. Place hot coals on top of the lid for even heat.
  9. Cook for about 40-45 minutes, checking occasionally to avoid burning. The lasagna is done when noodles are tender, cheese is melted and bubbly, and sauce is simmering.
  10. Remove from heat and let sit covered for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Use no-boil noodles to save time or pre-cook regular noodles to avoid undercooked pasta. Rotate Dutch oven every 15 minutes to prevent hotspots and burning. Tent lid with foil if cheese browns too fast. Carry a camp thermometer to maintain steady 350°F heat inside the pot. Leave about an inch of space at the top of the Dutch oven to prevent spillover.

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