Elk Lasagna Recipe

If you love rich and savory Italian dishes, then you’re going to love this elk lasagna recipe. It has both creamy alfredo and tangy marinara, and a mix of ground elk and Italian sausage for a flavor combination that’s delicious.

This elk lasagna recipe is a close resemblance to million dollar lasagna. Rather than simple marinara and ricotta, it has creamy alfredo sauce, and a cream cheese and ricotta herb blend that makes it deliciously rich and savory. If you love the flavors of this recipe, you’ll love our Venison Lasagna Stuffed Shells.

Ingredients Needed

• 1 pound ground elk
• 1/2 pound ground Italian sausage
• 8 oz. ricotta
• 8 oz. cream cheese
• 1 Tbsp. Italian seasoning
• 12 oven-ready lasagna noodles
• 24 oz. marinara
• 15 oz. alfredo sauce
• 1 pound sliced mozzarella cheese
• 2 cups shredded Italian blend

How to make an elk lasagna recipe

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1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. In a large skillet, brown the ground elk and Italian sausage.
3. While the meat is browning, add the ricotta, cream cheese, and Italian seasoning to a bowl and mix to combine. Note – using a hand mixer will yield the creamiest result.
4. Once the meat has cooked, begin to assemble the lasagna.
5. In a 9×13 baking dish, add about 1/4 cup marinara to the dish and spread to fully cover the entire bottom.
6. Add a layer of the oven-ready lasagna noodles.
7. Then, top with 1/3 of the marinara, about 1/4 of the ground meat, 1/4 of the ricotta cheese blend, 1/4 of the shredded cheese blend.
8. Top with another layer of noodles.
9. Then, top with 1/2 of the alfredo sauce, 1/4 of the ground meat, 1/4 of the ricotta cheese blend, and 1/4 of the shredded cheese blend.
10. Top with another layer of noodles.
11. Then, top with 1/3 of the marinara, about 1/4 of the ground meat, 1/4 of the ricotta cheese blend, 1/4 of the shredded cheese blend.
12. Top with another layer of noodles.
13. Then, top with 1/2 of the alfredo sauce, 1/4 of the ground meat, 1/4 of the ricotta cheese blend, and 1/4 of the shredded cheese blend.
14. Add the last 1/3 of the marinara, then top with the sliced mozzarella cheese.
15. Cover and bake 45 minutes. Then uncover and bake 15-20 minutes.

Recipe FAQs and Variations

Do you have to cook oven-ready lasagna noodles?

No! Oven-ready lasagna noodles can be directly baked with no building ahead of time. It makes the lasagna making process so much faster!

What is the difference between oven-ready lasagna noodles and regular?

Oven-ready lasagna noodles are thinner than regular noodles that have been precooked and then dried. They soften while baking which makes cooking lasagna a breeze.

What does ground elk taste like?

The taste of ground elk meat is very similar to beef. You most likely won’t even notice a difference.

Recipe Variations

• For the best result, I recommend using fresh alfredo sauce you would find in the refrigerated section at the grocery store – brands such as Rana or Buitoni.
• If you cannot find oven-ready lasagna noodles, you can use traditional lasagna noodles but you would need to pre-boil them according to package directions before assembling the lasagna.

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Enjoy these additional elk recipes!

• Elk Bolognese Sauce – classic, slow-cooked elk bolognese sauce
• Elk Swedish Meatballs – a wild game twist on this classic recipe
• Easy Elk Enchiladas – an easy weeknight ground elk recipe
• Korean Elk Bulgogi – a classic Asian dish featuring elk tri-tip
• Elk BBQ Brisket Sliders – a slow-cooked elk brisket recipe

Elk Lasagna Recipe