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One-Pot Lazy Lasagna Recipe
When a lasagna craving hits, it hits hard. But on a random Tuesday with about 30 minutes to spare? That’s when this One-Pot Lazy Lasagna saves the day. All the classic layers and cozy flavors you love — just made easier, faster, and with WAY fewer dishes.
Servings: 5 servings
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound 85/15 ground beef
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 4 ounces mushrooms diced
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 ⅓ cups broth
- 1 24-ounce jar marinara sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 8 ounces no-boil lasagna noodles broken into 2-inch pieces
- 8 ounces ricotta cheese
- 1-2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh parsley or basil finely chopped, for serving
- Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Heat a large oven-safe skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up, for 7-8 minutes, or until cooked through.1 pound 85/15 ground beef
- Add the onion and mushrooms and continue cooking for 3-4 minutes, until softened and most of the moisture has cooked off. Stir in the garlic and cook for 30-60 seconds, until fragrant.1 yellow onion, 4 ounces mushrooms, 3 garlic cloves
- Pour in the broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Stir in the marinara sauce, oregano, basil, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.1 ⅓ cups broth, 1 24-ounce jar marinara sauce, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, ½ teaspoon dried basil, ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Scatter the broken lasagna noodles throughout the sauce, gently pressing them down so they’re fully submerged. Bring to a simmer, then cover and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring once or twice, until the noodles are tender.8 ounces no-boil lasagna noodles
- Remove from heat and dollop the ricotta evenly over the surface. Sprinkle with the mozzarella.8 ounces ricotta cheese, 1-2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- Broil for 3-4 minutes, just until the cheese is melted and lightly golden.
- Serve hot topped with fresh parsley or basil and grated Parmesan, if desired.Fresh parsley or basil, Parmesan cheese
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Notes
- Ground meat: Ground turkey or Italian sausage can be used in place of the ground beef. If using sausage, taste before adding salt, as it’s usually more seasoned.
- Noodles: Make sure you get the “no-boil” lasagna noodles and that the noodles are fully submerged in the sauce while simmering so they soften evenly. Also, make sure you give it all a good stir every few minutes so the noodles don't clump together.
- Cheese swap: For a lighter option, you can replace half or all of the ricotta with cottage cheese. It still gives a creamy texture but with a slightly lighter feel.
- Make it ahead: This dish reheats well. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and warmed gently on the stovetop or in the microwave.
Nutrition
Calories: 557kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 123mg | Sodium: 1603mg | Potassium: 969mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1100IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 259mg | Iron: 4mg
