Description
This easy Lasagna Hamburger Helper is a one-pot meal that delivers all the comforting flavors of traditional lasagna in under 30 minutes. Made with ground beef, pasta, tomato sauce, and cheese, it’s a quick and hearty weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 2 cups dry pasta (like mafalda or rotini)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup ricotta cheese (optional, for serving)
- Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef with the chopped onion until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess grease if needed.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in beef broth, marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Add dry pasta to the skillet and stir to combine. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until the pasta is tender, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat and stir in mozzarella and Parmesan cheese until melted and well combined.
- Optional: Top with dollops of ricotta cheese before serving and garnish with fresh basil or parsley.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
- Use any short pasta shape you have on hand.
- Make it vegetarian by using plant-based meat and vegetable broth.
- Add red pepper flakes for a spicier kick.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
