Lasagna in the Pyro Tower

Lasagna in the Pyro Tower


Lasagna in the Pyro Tower

There's nothing better than comfort food cooked over an open flame, and this Campfire Lasagna proves it. Layers of pasta, savory meat sauce, and gooey cheese come together in a cast iron skillet—perfectly infused with smoky wood-fired flavor from the Pyro Tower.

🔥 Ingredients

For the meat sauce:

  • 1 lb ground beef or Italian sausage

  • 1 small onion, diced

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 (24 oz) jar of marinara or pasta sauce

  • Salt and pepper to taste

  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning (optional)

For the ricotta layer:

  • 1 ½ cups ricotta cheese

  • 1 egg

  • ½ tsp garlic powder

  • 1 tsp dried basil

  • Salt and pepper to taste

Other ingredients:

  • 6–8 no-boil lasagna noodles

  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

  • Olive oil for skillet

🔥 Directions

  1. Preheat the Pyro Tower:
    Build a medium fire in the Pyro Tower and let it burn down to glowing embers. You want steady heat, not roaring flames.

  2. Make the meat sauce:
    In a cast iron skillet, cook the ground beef and onion over the heat until browned. Add garlic and cook for another minute. Stir in pasta sauce, seasonings, and let simmer for 5–10 minutes.

  3. Prepare the ricotta mixture:
    In a bowl, mix ricotta, egg, basil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

  4. Assemble the lasagna:
    Remove the meat sauce from the skillet. Lightly oil the bottom of the skillet. Layer as follows:

    • A thin layer of sauce

    • Noodles

    • Ricotta mixture

    • Sauce

    • Mozzarella
      Repeat 2–3 layers depending on skillet depth. Finish with mozzarella and Parmesan on top.

  5. Cook in the Pyro Tower:
    Place the skillet back into the Pyro Tower over the embers. Cover with foil and cook for 30–40 minutes. Rotate occasionally for even cooking. Remove foil for the last 5–10 minutes to brown the cheese.

  6. Rest and serve:
    Let the lasagna rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve hot and enjoy that perfect mix of smoky flavor and cheesy goodness.

🧑🍳 Tips

  • You can prep everything ahead and assemble on-site for camping or backyard meals.

  • Add chopped spinach or mushrooms for extra veggies.

  • Want more heat? Add crushed red pepper to the sauce.

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