Description
Easy One Pan Lasagna is a comforting and cheesy pasta dinner that combines ground beef, tender lasagna noodles, rich tomato sauce, and creamy ricotta, all cooked together in a single pan. This classic Italian-American dish is perfect for a quick and satisfying weeknight meal, offering layers of flavor with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 jar (24 oz) marinara sauce
- 2 cups beef broth
- 9 lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Cheese and Garnish
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil, for garnish
Instructions
- Brown the Beef and Onion: Heat a large deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and diced onion, cooking until the beef is browned and onions are softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Sauté the Garlic: Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
- Add Sauces and Seasonings: Stir in the marinara sauce, beef broth, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Incorporate the Noodles: Add the broken lasagna noodles into the sauce, gently pressing them down so they are submerged for even cooking.
- Simmer the Noodles: Bring the mixture to a simmer, then cover and cook for 15–18 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, until the noodles are tender.
- Add Cheeses: Spoon dollops of ricotta cheese evenly over the pasta and sprinkle shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan across the top.
- Melt the Cheese: Cover the skillet again and cook for another 3–5 minutes until the cheeses have melted into a bubbly layer.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from heat, garnish with fresh basil leaves, and serve warm for a comforting one-pan meal.
Notes
- Use a deep oven-safe skillet if you want to brown the cheese under a broiler after cooking for a golden crust.
- Stir occasionally while the noodles cook to prevent them from sticking together or to the pan.
- Adjust seasoning as needed based on the saltiness of your marinara sauce and broth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
