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    November 6, 2018 — Updated August 5, 2019 — by Julie — Leave a Comment

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    Cajun Lasagna

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    Introducing the most delicious, flavorful, cheesiest lasagna you will ever have! This cajun lasagna is made with just a few simple ingredients.

    Cajun Lasagna

    Cajun lasagna is always a huge hit at my house, everyone loves it. In case you’re new here, I am obsessed with cheese and pasta. You want to season the beef and sauce with the Cajun seasoning blend to really hit home. I love serving this cajun lasagna with a side salad and garlic bread.

     

    The meat sauce is everything in this recipe. I seasoned the beef with lots of different spices, added tons of fresh garlic, peppers, onions, fresh basil, crushed tomatoes, and then more spices.

    Cajun Lasagna for Family Parties

    What I love most about this recipe is the fact that my Cuban grandmother approves. She loves to season all of her meals with a bunch of spices so when she saw me seasoning the beef and sauce with a Cajun seasoning blend, she was proud.

     

     

    a serving of lasagna on a plate

    Look at that gorgeous slice! What if I told you that this lasagna is the perfect Christmas dinner recipe? Noone would complain.

     

    lasagna in baking dish

    Check out these other delicious lasagnas:

    • Ultimate Lasagna 
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    • Vegetable Lasagna 
    • vegetable lasagna
    • Cabbage Lasagna

     

     

    Cajun Lasagna

    Cajun Lasagna

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    Course: Entree
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
    Servings: 12 servings
    Calories: 612kcal
    Author: Julie Maestre
    The perfect lasagna for any get together. Your family will love this cajun lasagna recipe. Bursting with flavor while using very simple ingredients.

    Ingredients

    • 2 1/2 lb ground beef
    • 1 box no boil lasagna noodles
    • 1 small onion
    • 1 red bell pepper
    • 3 garlic cloves
    • pinch of red crushed pepper
    • 1/4 cup fresh basil
    • 1 tsp  tomato paste
    • 2  28- ounce cans crushed tomatoes
    • 4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
    • 1 cup fresh mozzarella
    • 1 cup cheddar cheese
    • 1 tsp  sugar or to taste
    • salt and pepper to taste

    Ricotta Mixture:

    • 32 ounces ricotta cheese
    • 1/2 cup cheddar cheese
    • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
    • 1 egg
    • 1/2 tsp  Cajun seasoning
    • salt and pepper to taste

    Cajun Seasoning Blend:

    • 3 tsp  granulated garlic
    • 2 tsp  onion powder
    • 2 tsp  Italian seasoning
    • 1/4 tsp  cayenne pepper
    • 2 tsp  paprika
    • salt and pepper to taste

    Instructions

    • Add the onions and peppers to a large skillet with oil and cook until translucent.
    • Stir in the fresh garlic and red crushed pepper.
    • Add the beef to the skillet and cook until browned completely.
    • Stir in the tomato paste, season with 2 tsp of the Cajun seasoning blend and salt and pepper.
    • Add the crushed tomatoes, some fresh basil, cover, and reduce the heat to low. Cook for 1 hour.
    • To make the ricotta cheese mixture, mix the ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, egg, 1/2 tsp Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
    • Add the remaining Cajun seasoning to the simmering meat sauce and check for salt.
    • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
    • To assemble the lasagna, add about 1/4 cup to a 9x13 inch baking dish. Place some no-boil lasagna noodles and then spread about 1/4 cup of the ricotta mixture on top of the noodles. Add mozzarella cheese and then a layer of meat sauce. Repeat this step until you reach the top. Add the remaining fresh basil to the final layer and cover with the remaining cheddar and mozzarella cheese. Cover with aluminum foil and cook for 25 minutes. Uncover and cook for an additional 5 minutes under the broiler. let the lasagna sit for 15 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 612kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 45g | Saturated Fat: 23g | Cholesterol: 174mg | Sodium: 553mg | Potassium: 493mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1735IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 561mg | Iron: 3.3mg
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