Trisha Yearwood's Cowboy Lasagna - Recipe Diaries (2024)

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Trisha Yearwood's Cowboy Lasagna is packed full of ground beef, sausage, pepperoni, fire roasted tomatoes, and layered with cheese and noodles for one delicious lasagna!

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On Saturday and Sunday mornings you can catch me watching cooking shows on Food Network. It’s fun to test and try out new recipes from different Food Network chefs. I’ll also share the recipe on here with you guys as well if I think it’s worthy it! Like this lasagna recipe from Trisha Yearwood.

Trisha has been one of my favorites to follow for a while now and I’m still watching her. This recipe was shared back in 2015 and her show is still on the air today. I absolutely love this cowboy lasagna recipe of hers because it has one of my favorite ingredients to cook with and that is sausage. It’s really easy to make this recipe lower in calories as well by substituting a few changes.

If you like Trisha Yearwood please try Trisha Yearwood's Chicken Tortilla Soup, Trisha Yearwood's Blueberry Pancakes, Key Lime Pie, or Chicken Tortilla Casserole.

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What Ingredients do I need?

Trisha Yearwood’s Cowboy lasagna the way the recipe is written is pretty high in points. With just a few changes you can help lower the points by quite a bit just using extra lean ground beef or turkey pepperoni. If you aren’t following WW just make this recipe as written.

  • Olive oil - Look for olive oils that are labeled as extra virgin, cold-pressed, and unfiltered for the highest quality.
  • Lean ground beef - Is considered better than higher fat options for several reasons. First, it has less saturated fat, which can contribute to heart disease and other health issues. Additionally, it tends to have fewer calories per serving, making it a good option for those watching their weight. The 96% lean ground beef from Aldi is my favorite.
  • Sage-flavored sausage - If you can't find sage flavored Hot Sausage or an Italian Sausage would be good.
  • Sliced pepperoni
  • Diced fire-roasted tomatoes
  • Tomato paste - Is a thick paste made by cooking tomatoes for several hours to reduce the water content and intensify their flavor.
  • Dried oregano - is a common herb used in cooking, particularly in Mediterranean and Mexican cuisine. It has a pungent, slightly bitter taste and a strong aroma
  • Garlic cloves, minced - Chopped fresh garlic can take some time to chop so I often always use the freshly minced garlic that comes already made in a jar.
  • Onion, yellow or white onion finely chopped
  • Ricotta cheese is a soft, creamy, and mildly sweet cheese that originates from Italy.
  • Mozzarella cheese, shredded - Reduced-Fat Cheese has a lower calorie count and less saturated fat than regular cheese, but it may also have a different taste and texture. It also helps with keeping the calorie count pretty low for this recipe.
  • Parmesan - is a hard, granular cheese that originated in Italy. It is typically made from cow's milk and has a sharp, nutty flavor. Parmesan cheese is often grated and used as a topping for pasta dishes, salads, and other foods.
  • See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.

How to make Trisha Yearwood’s Cowboy Lasagna

In a large, heavy skillet over medium heat, add the oil and lightly brown the ground beef and sausage. Be sure to keep the meat chunky, not finely separated, while cooking. Add the pepperoni, tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, salt, pepper, garlic, onion and 2 cups water. Bring to a simmer and simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Bring a pot of water to a boil. Cook the lasagna noodles according to the package directions and drain.

In the bottom of a 9-by-13-by-2-inch baking pan, spread a layer of the prepared sauce. Top with a layer of the lasagna noodles and the ricotta, mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Repeat, ending with the sauce, noodles and cheeses.

Bake until lightly browned and bubbling, about 40 minutes. Allow the dish to stand for 15 minutes before serving. Cut the lasagna into 3-inch squares.

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  • Author: Jenna
  • Total Time: 2 hrs
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Trisha Yearwood's Cowboy Lasagna is packed full of ground beef, sausage, pepperoni, fire roasted tomatoes, and layered with cheese and noodles for one delicious lasagna!

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pound lean ground beef chuck
  • 1 pound sage-flavored sausage, in bulk or removed from casing
  • 1 pound sliced pepperoni
  • One 16-ounce can diced fire-roasted tomatoes
  • One 12-ounce can tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • Pinch salt
  • Pinch freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 16 ounces lasagna noodles
  • 16 ounces ricotta cheese
  • 16 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan

Instructions

  1. In a large, heavy skillet over medium heat, add the oil and lightly brown the ground beef and sausage. Be sure to keep the meat chunky, not finely separated, while cooking. Add the pepperoni, tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, salt, pepper, garlic, onion and 2 cups water. Bring to a simmer and simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes.
  2. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  3. Bring a pot of water to a boil. Cook the lasagna noodles according to the package directions and drain.
  4. In the bottom of a 9-by-13-by-2-inch baking pan, spread a layer of the prepared sauce. Top with a layer of the lasagna noodles and the ricotta, mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Repeat, ending with the sauce, noodles and cheeses.
  5. Bake until lightly browned and bubbling, about 40 minutes. Allow the dish to stand for 15 minutes before serving. Cut the lasagna into 3-inch squares and serve.
  6. Adapted from "Home Cooking with Trisha Yearwood" by Trisha Yearwood

Notes

My WW Personal Points: 15 Click here to see in recipe builder (will have to log in)

FYI I substituted some of her ingredients for healthier options

  • Prep Time: 35 min
  • Cook Time: 40 min
  • Category: Easy
  • Method: Oven
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 884
  • Sugar: 6
  • Fat: 69
  • Saturated Fat: 25
  • Unsaturated Fat: 17
  • Carbohydrates: 22
  • Fiber: 7
  • Protein: 59

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Reader Interactions

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  1. Jen says

    I’ve made this several times and I love it!! Thank you for sharing. It makes great leftovers and freezes well too. It’s always a treat in my house.

  2. SH says

    Just what I love - ads scattered throughout the recipe when you try & print it. Not.

  3. Jenna says

    Cook it first, let it cool, and then freeze.

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Trisha Yearwood's Cowboy Lasagna - Recipe Diaries (2024)

FAQs

How long does Ina Garten soak her lasagna noodles? ›

To employ the so-called "noodle trick," simply fill a large bowl with the hottest tap water, put your dry lasagna noodles in, and let the noodles soak for 20 minutes before draining.

How to jazz up lasagna? ›

11 Ways To Add More Flavor To Your Homemade Lasagna
  1. Diversify your sausage. Artisteer/Getty Images. ...
  2. Sswap out that sausage for seafood. ...
  3. Reconsider the veggies you're using. ...
  4. Don't use the same exact cheese. ...
  5. Try ricotta cheese. ...
  6. Use no-boil noodles. ...
  7. Test out white lasagna. ...
  8. Consider cinnamon your secret ingredient.
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Can you soak regular lasagna noodles instead of boiling? ›

Skip Boiling and Soak Noodles Instead to Make Lasagna Prep Quick and Easy. Her genius hack is to briefly soak your regular lasagna sheets in hot water. This softens them slightly, completely omitting the need to boil.

Do you rinse lasagna noodles in cold water after boiling? ›

Do Not Rinse. Pasta should never, ever be rinsed for a warm dish. The starch in the water is what helps the sauce adhere to your pasta. The only time you should ever rinse your pasta is when you are going to use it in a cold dish like a pasta salad or when you are not going to use it immediately.

What can I use instead of ricotta cheese in lasagna? ›

What can I use in place of ricotta cheese in lasagna? Instead of ricotta cheese, use cottage cheese, cream cheese, shredded cheese, or mascarpone.

Is it better to let lasagna sit before baking? ›

Let the lasagna rest before cooking it

For cooking patience is an excellent ally, so when you have finished composing your lasagna, let it rest for about 40 minutes before baking it; in this way the pasta will absorb all the flavors of the condiment and the cooking will be more homogeneous and the taste richer.

What is the correct layering for lasagna? ›

The best way to layer your lasagna is to start with a layer of red sauce, follow it up with a layer of white sauce, then pasta, then cheese. Follow this pattern until you've filled your tray.

How long to soak noodles before cooking? ›

Pasta Cooking Method: Soak and Cook for One Minute

Soak the pasta strands for 90 minutes to give the noodles time to absorb the moisture without activating the starches. The pasta is pliable but not gummy. Bring water to a boil and cook the soaked noodles for 1 to 2 minutes.

How long to soak lasagne sheets before cooking? ›

If you are eating soon after making, say in 2 hours time, pre soak the lasagne sheets in hand hot water for about 10 minutes before layering. This softens the pasta. If you are making it 12 hours ahead you could use no cook dry lasagne.

How long does it take lasagna noodles to get al dente? ›

I prefer to par-boil (partially boil) oven-ready dried noodles for lasagna for 3-5 minutes before they become “al dente”. Al dente is an Italian term that literally means 'to the tooth'. This is when any type of dried pasta is cooked just slightly underdone and finishes cooking in the saucepan with the pasta sauce.

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