Description
Creamy one pot lasagna pasta blends Italian comfort with convenient cooking. Rich layers of cheese, ground beef, and herbs meld into a simple, satisfying meal for quick family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef or Italian sausage
- 1 cup (250 g) ricotta cheese
- 1 cup (100 g) shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup (50 g) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 can (28 oz/800 g) crushed tomatoes
- 3 cups (720 ml) chicken or beef broth
- 2 tbsps tomato paste
- 8 oz (225 g) uncooked lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
- 2 tbsps fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Sauté Protein: Heat olive oil in a deep skillet over medium flame. Introduce ground beef or sausage, breaking into fine fragments while browning thoroughly. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Aromatic Foundation: Add diced onions to the meat, allowing them to soften and release their flavor. Quickly integrate minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes, stirring to activate their robust characteristics.
- Liquid Integration: Pour crushed tomatoes, broth, and tomato paste into the skillet, creating a rich, cohesive sauce base. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Pasta Immersion: Strategically layer broken lasagna noodles into the sauce, ensuring complete coverage. Cover and cook, stirring periodically to prevent adhesion, until pasta reaches optimal tenderness and sauce thickens.
- Cheese Finale: Distribute ricotta across the pasta surface, then generously sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Cover the skillet, allowing cheeses to melt into a golden, bubbling crust.
- Presentation: Garnish with freshly chopped parsley. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately, optionally accompanied by a crisp salad or warm garlic bread.
Notes
- Meat Selection Strategy: Choose lean ground beef or turkey to reduce excess fat, ensuring a healthier one-pot meal without compromising flavor intensity.
- Noodle Breaking Technique: Snap lasagna noodles into uniform smaller pieces to guarantee even cooking and perfect sauce absorption throughout the dish.
- Cheese Melting Hack: Allow residual heat to naturally melt cheeses by covering the pot, creating a creamy, seamless texture without potential burning.
- Consistency Control: Monitor liquid levels during cooking, adding extra broth if pasta appears too dry to prevent sticking and ensure optimal moisture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg