Description
Hearty homemade hamburger helper lasagna brings classic comfort to weeknight dinners with rich layers of ground beef, cheese, and pasta. Satisfying and quick, this one-pot wonder delivers delicious home-style flavors you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound ground beef
Pasta and Noodles:
- 8 ounces uncooked lasagna noodles (broken into pieces)
Cheeses:
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Sauces and Liquids:
- 1 24-ounce jar marinara sauce
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 15-ounce can crushed tomatoes
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Oils and Herbs:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Fresh basil or parsley (chopped (for garnish))
Instructions
- Prepare a robust mise en place by finely chopping the onion, crushing garlic, and fragmenting lasagna noodles into rustic pieces.
- Select a substantial pot and warm olive oil over medium heat, introducing ground beef and sautéing until richly browned, continuously fragmenting meat with a utensil for approximately 6 minutes.
- Incorporate diced onions and cook until translucent, approximately 4-5 minutes, then introduce minced garlic and allow aromatics to develop for an additional 2 minutes.
- Pour marinara sauce, beef broth, and crushed tomatoes into the mixture, seasoning with Italian herbs, salt, and pepper, blending thoroughly to create a harmonious sauce.
- Gently submerge fragmented lasagna noodles into the liquid, ensuring complete coverage and even distribution throughout the sauce.
- Elevate temperature to achieve a rolling boil, then reduce heat and allow the concoction to simmer uncovered, intermittently stirring, until noodles reach perfect tenderness, approximately 22 minutes.
- Upon noodle completion, fold ricotta cheese into the mixture, creating a creamy texture, then sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan across the surface, covering briefly to facilitate cheese melting.
- Finish the dish by garnishing with freshly chopped basil or parsley, presenting a rustic and inviting one-pot lasagna experience.
Notes
- Break noodles into uniform pieces to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the dish.
- Use lean ground beef to reduce excess fat and create a healthier version of the classic comfort meal.
- Consider substituting ground turkey or plant-based meat alternatives for dietary preferences or restrictions.
- Fresh herbs like basil or parsley add brightness and elevate the overall flavor profile of the lasagna.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 502
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 41 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg