Description
Creamy One Pot Lasagna Pasta delivers Italian comfort straight to dinner tables with layered flavor and minimal cleanup. Cheesy noodles melded with rich marinara promise a delicious weeknight meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 pound (450 grams) ground beef or Italian sausage
Dairy and Cheese:
- 1 cup (250 grams) ricotta cheese
- 1 cup (100 grams) shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup (50 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
Seasonings and Vegetables:
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Liquids and Sauces:
- 1 can (28 ounces/800 grams) crushed tomatoes
- 3 cups (720 milliliters) chicken or beef broth
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
Pasta and Herbs:
- 8 ounces (225 grams) uncooked lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare a generously sized pot or deep skillet, introducing olive oil and heating over medium flame to create an ideal cooking environment.
- Introduce ground beef or sausage into the heated oil, methodically breaking the meat into delicate fragments while ensuring complete browning. Remove any accumulated excess fat.
- Incorporate diced onions into the meat, allowing them to soften and release their aromatic essence for approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Infuse the mixture with minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes, stirring briefly to awaken their intense flavors and release their fragrant qualities.
- Pour crushed tomatoes, broth, and tomato paste into the pot, gently stirring to create a harmonious sauce base. Allow the mixture to reach a gentle simmer.
- Strategically layer broken lasagna noodles into the sauce, ensuring complete submersion. Cover the pot and allow the pasta to cook, occasionally stirring to prevent sticking, until noodles become tender and sauce reaches desired consistency.
- Fine-tune the flavor profile with appropriate salt and pepper seasoning.
- Delicately distribute ricotta cheese across the pasta surface, followed by an even sprinkle of mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.
- Cover the pot, permitting the cheeses to melt and create a luxurious, bubbling topping.
- Conclude by garnishing with freshly chopped parsley and serving immediately, optionally accompanied by a crisp green salad or warm garlic bread.
Notes
- Customize meat options by swapping ground beef with ground turkey, chicken, or plant-based crumbles for different dietary preferences.
- Break lasagna noodles carefully to ensure even cooking and prevent clumping during the one-pot process.
- Control sauce consistency by adjusting broth quantity – less liquid creates a thicker sauce, more creates a soupier texture.
- Enhance flavor depth by adding a splash of red wine or a pinch of dried oregano during the sauce-building stage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg