Description
A cozy and flavorful one pan lasagna made with tender noodles, rich tomato sauce, creamy ricotta, and gooey mozzarella — all cooked together in a single skillet for an easy yet satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 8–10 lasagna noodles, broken into pieces, or 12 ounces short pasta
- 3 cups chicken broth or water
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat.
- Combine Ingredients: Sauté onion until soft, add garlic, then cook ground beef until browned. Stir in tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Add chicken broth and bring mixture to a simmer.
- Assemble the Dish: Stir in broken noodles, making sure they are submerged in sauce.
- Cook to Perfection: Cover and simmer 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is al dente.
- Finishing Touches: Dollop ricotta, then sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan on top. Cover until melted or broil uncovered for bubbling cheese.
- Serve and Enjoy: Garnish with fresh basil and serve warm.
Notes
- Stir pasta occasionally to prevent clumping.
- If sauce gets too thick, add a splash of broth or water.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for maximum flavor.
- Let dish rest 5 minutes before serving for best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One Pan
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg