Cheesy Lasagna Pie with Gooey Layers (Printable)
Gooey, cheesy lasagna baked in a flaky pie crust with layers of meat sauce and melted cheeses.
# What You'll Need:
→ Meats
01 - 1 lb ground beef
02 - 1/2 lb sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
→ Vegetables
03 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
→ Sauces & Dairy
05 - 2 cups marinara sauce
06 - 1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese
07 - 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
08 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
09 - 2 large eggs
→ Pasta & Base
10 - 8 cooked lasagna noodles
11 - 1 pie crust (store-bought or homemade), fitted into a 9-inch pie dish
→ Spices & Herbs
12 - 1/2 tsp dried basil
13 - 1/2 tsp dried oregano
14 - Salt and pepper, to taste
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F.
02 - In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef and Italian sausage until thoroughly browned. Drain excess fat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in marinara sauce, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes, then remove from heat.
03 - In a medium bowl, combine ricotta cheese, eggs, a pinch of salt, and half of the grated Parmesan cheese. Stir until well blended.
04 - Scatter half of the shredded mozzarella evenly over the bottom of the pie crust. Layer 4 cooked lasagna noodles over the cheese, trimming to fit the dish.
05 - Spread half of the ricotta cheese mixture over the noodles, followed by half of the meat sauce. Repeat with the remaining noodles, cheese mixture, and meat sauce.
06 - Top with the remaining shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese.
07 - Cover the edges of the pie crust with aluminum foil to prevent overbrowning. Bake for 40-45 minutes until bubbly and golden on top.
08 - Let the lasagna pie cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The pie crust adds a buttery crunch that regular lasagna never dreamed of having.
- It slices beautifully, making it perfect for impressing guests without any extra effort.
02 -
- Do not skip draining the fat from the meat, or your pie will turn into a greasy puddle at the bottom.
- Letting the pie rest those 10 minutes is not optional, as cutting too early means everything slides apart into a delicious but messy heap.
03 -
- Slightly undercook the lasagna noodles before layering, because they will continue cooking inside the pie as it bakes.
- Press down gently on each layer as you build to eliminate air pockets that can cause the pie to collapse when sliced.