Lasagna on the Yoder Wood Fired Oven
Tom Jackson
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Category
Pasta
Cuisine
Italian
Servings
12
Prep Time
45 minutes
Cook Time
45 minutes
Calories
974
In the heart of the culinary arena, the Yoder Smokers Outlander Pellet Grill commands attention, its wood-fired oven promising warmth and culinary excellence. With precision, the chef orchestrates a decadent lasagna, blending savory meat sauce infused with ground beef, Italian sausage, mirepoix, San Marzano tomatoes, and garlic. Simultaneously, a velvety béchamel sauce is meticulously crafted, marrying butter, flour, whole milk, Parmesan cheese, and Cattleman’s Grill Italiano Seasoning. Layer by layer, lasagna pasta, meat sauce, béchamel, and low-moisture mozzarella are expertly assembled in a Lodge casserole pan, promising a symphony of flavors in every bite. As the assembled masterpiece enters the preheated oven, anticipation mounts amidst flickering flames, culminating in golden-brown perfection—a testament to the transformative journey of culinary artistry.
Ingredients
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2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
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1 lb ground beef
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1 lb Italian sausage
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2 cups mirepoix, rough chopped
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1 can Ciao San Marzano tomatoes
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1 clove garlic
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4 tbsp unsalted butter
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6 tbsp all-purpose flour
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4 cups whole milk
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1/2 cup parmesan
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1 tsp Cattleman’s Grill Italiano Seasoning
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1 lb low moisture mozzarella
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12 oz lasagna pasta
Meat Sauce
Béchamel
Directions
Preheat your Yoder Smokers YS640s pellet grill to 450ºF with the wood fired oven installed.
Blend the mirepoix and tomatoes to break them down super fine. Brown the meats in a skillet, then add the tomato mixture and cook until caramelized and reduced.
To make the béchamel, melt the butter in a skillet. Add the flour. Cook, whisking frequently. Add the milk and continue whisking until thickened. Add the parmesan and whisk until melted. Add the seasoning. Remove.
Spray the bottom of a Lodge casserole pan with oil. Add a layer of pasta, then meat sauce, then béchamel, then mozzarella, then repeat three times.
Top with mozzarella and place inside the wood fired oven. Cook until browned.
Recipe Note
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Recipe Highlights and Insights:
Lasagna, a quintessential Italian dish, boasts a rich and fascinating history that stretches back centuries. Its origins can be traced to ancient Greece, where early forms of layered pasta dishes were enjoyed. However, it was during the Middle Ages in Italy that lasagna, as we know it today, began to take shape. The earliest recorded recipe dates back to the 14th century in a cookbook called "Liber de Coquina." Initially a dish reserved for the wealthy, lasagna gained popularity across Italy during the Renaissance, evolving with regional variations in ingredients and preparation techniques. Its enduring appeal lies in its comforting layers of pasta, rich tomato sauce, creamy béchamel, and savory cheese, offering a culinary journey through Italy's diverse culinary landscape. Today, lasagna is celebrated worldwide, cherished for its hearty flavors and comforting nostalgia.
Nutrition
Nutrition
- Serving Size
- 1 serving
- per serving
- Calories
- 974
- Fat
- 57.5 grams
- Saturated Fat
- 26.6 grams
- Cholesterol
- 122 milligrams
- Sodium
- 559 milligrams
- Carbs
- 87.1 grams
- Fiber
- 4 grams
- Sugar
- 6.3 grams
- Protein
- 29.1 grams
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