Smoked Lasagna on Pellet Grill

Pellet grill smoked lasagna in an aluminum pan, garnished with fresh basil.

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This Smoked Lasagna on a Pellet Grill has everything you love in a classic lasagna but with an irresistible smoky flavor! It's hearty with layers of pasta, rich meat sauce, and creamy cheese infused with a subtle smoky flavor.

Prep Time30

Cook Time1

Resting Time15

Total Time1 45

Course: All Recipes

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 544kcal

Author: Jeri Walker

Ingredients

For the Meat Sauce

2 pounds ground beef
1 large onion finely diced
4 cloves garlic minced
2 cans diced tomatoes 28 oz cans
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
2 teaspoons dried oregano

For the Cheese Mixture

2 cups cottage cheese
2 large eggs
½ cup Parmesan cheese grated
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper

Additional Ingredients

10-12 lasagna noodles oven ready or cooked al dente
2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded

Instructions

Preheat your pellet grill to 300°F using mild wood pellets. I like pecan, cherry, or apple.
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef. Add onions and garlic, cooking until softened (about 5 minutes). Drain off any grease.
Add diced tomatoes, tomato paste, basil, and oregano. Simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
If using regular lasagna noodles, boil them in a large pot of salted water a couple of minutes less than al dente. Drain, rinse with cold water, and lay flat on a clean kitchen towel.
In a bowl, mix cottage cheese, eggs, Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper.
In a 9x13-inch greased aluminum pan or cast-iron skillet, layer as follows:
-Thin layer of meat sauce
-Layer of lasagna noodles
-⅓ of the remaining meat sauce
-⅓ of cottage cheese mixture
-⅓ of mozzarella
-Repeat layers twice more, ending with mozzarella on top.
Place lasagna on the preheated grill. Cook uncovered for 1 hour. Check the internal temperature with a meat thermometer, and continue to cook until it reaches 165℉.
Remove from the grill and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh basil if you like, and serve.

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Notes

Smoke the ground beef for 30 minutes at 225°F before browning for extra smoky flavor.
If your pellet grill requires a water pan, fill it to help keep the lasagna moist.
Ensure all noodle edges are covered with sauce to prevent drying out.
Carry the lasagna back and forth from the grill on a cookie sheet.

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