One Pot Lasagna Recipe

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One pot lasagna is a simplified version of the classic recipe with a meaty tomato sauce, savory ricotta mixture, and gooey mozzarella cheese topping.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Italian

Keyword Beef Lasagna, Easy Lasagna, Ground Beef Lasagna, Lasagna Skillet, One Pan Lasagna, One Pot Lasagna, One Pot Lasagna Recipe

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Servings servings

Calories 524kcal

Author Faith Gorsky

Ingredients

Lasagna:

1 pound 85% lean ground beef
1 medium yellow onion diced
6 large cloves garlic crushed
28 ounces marinara sauce
2 cups water
1 tablespoon dried Italian herb seasoning
2 teaspoons granulated white sugar
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
8 ounces lasagna pasta roughly broken

Cheesy Topping:

1 cup ricotta
2 ounces freshly-grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon dried Italian herb seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
4 ounces shredded mozzarella or a mozzarella/provolone mix

Garnishes (Optional):

Fresh basil or parsley
Freshly-grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

Brown the beef. Add the ground beef and onion to a 4 to 6-quart Dutch oven (or other similar oven-safe pot) over medium to medium-high heat. Cook until the meat is browned and the onion is softened, about 5 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally to break up the meat. Add the garlic and cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Cook. Stir in all remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil, then cook uncovered for 15 minutes, stirring frequently (scraping up from the bottom with a wooden spoon) so the pasta doesn’t stick. Turn the heat down to low, cover the pot, and cook 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and give it a stir.
Make the cheesy topping. Add all ingredients for the cheesy topping (except the mozzarella) to a medium bowl and stir to combine. Dollop the ricotta mixture on top of the pasta, and then sprinkle the mozzarella evenly on top.
Broil. Broil to melt the cheese and lightly brown it in spots. Cover the pot, and let it sit for 10 minutes to set a bit before serving.
Serve. Serve garnished with fresh basil and Parmesan cheese if desired.

Notes

Storage: Store leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

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