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A wooden spoon scoops a cheesy, baked dutch oven lasagna recipe from a parchment-lined cast iron pot, with gooey cheese and tomato sauce visible. The dish rests on a woven mat, with a plaid cloth in the background.

Dutch Oven Lasagna Recipe

Author: Heather Painchaud
Enjoy this cheesy, hearty dutch oven lasagna recipe cooked to perfection over the campfire—easy to make and packed with flavor for the ultimate camping meal!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Course Dinner
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 lbs ground beef browned and drained (I like to cook this up at home and store it in a large freezer bag to take camping)
  • 5 1/2 oz can tomato paste
  • 20 oz jar pasta sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
  • 8 oven ready lasagna noodles broken into pieces
  • 2 cups cottage cheese 4%
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese grated

Instructions
 

  • At home cook the meat and combine it with the tomato sauce, paste and seasoning. Store in an airtight container for easy transporting until you're ready to use.
  • Line your Dutch oven with parchment paper (trust me, it makes cleanup easier).
  • In the bottom of the Dutch oven, spread about half of the meat mixture.
  • Top with broken lasagna noodles, making sure each piece lays flat.
  • Add half of the cottage cheese over the top, then sprinkle with half of the mozza.
  • Repeat the layers.
  • Place the lid on the Dutch oven and bake over the coals of a campfire for about 45 minutes. Make sure to maintain an even heat for best results. Place hot coals or briquettes on the dutch oven lid to help with even cooking.

Notes

  • Prep Ahead: Browning the ground beef at home and storing it in a freezer bag saves you time and effort once you’re out at the campsite.
  • Use Parchment Paper: Lining the Dutch oven with parchment paper helps prevent sticking and makes cleanup a breeze.
  • Break the Noodles: You don’t have to worry about breaking the noodles into perfect pieces. Just fit them to the shape of your Dutch oven, and you’re good to go.
  • Maintain Even Heat: For the perfect campfire lasagna, maintain heat both on top and bottom of your Dutch oven (a campfire with coals on both sides works best). Rotating the Dutch oven occasionally can help avoid hot spots.
  • Add Veggies or Extra Cheese: Feel free to add mushrooms, spinach, or extra cheese to customize the lasagna to your liking!
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