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One Pot Lasagna Recipe

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This One Pot Lasagna recipe is a quick and easy twist on traditional lasagna, combining ground beef, pasta, and cheese in a single pot. With simple ingredients and minimal cleanup, it’s perfect for busy weeknights while delivering comforting Italian flavors.

Ingredients

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Meat & Aromatics

  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • ½ cup minced yellow onion
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic

Spices & Seasonings

  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes

Pasta & Sauce

  • 2 ½ cups dry farfalle pasta (8 ounces)
  • 2 ½ cups water
  • 1 ½ cups low sodium marinara sauce

Cheeses

  • ½ cup shredded mozzarella
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan
  • ½ cup ricotta

Instructions

  1. Heat and Brown Beef: In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook for 5 minutes, breaking it apart with a spatula as it cooks until browned.
  2. Add Aromatics and Spices: Add the minced onion, garlic, dried basil, oregano, and red pepper flakes to the pot. Stir and cook together for an additional 4 minutes to develop flavors.
  3. Combine Pasta and Liquids: Add the dry farfalle pasta, water, and marinara sauce to the pot. Stir well to combine all ingredients evenly.
  4. Bring to Boil: Cover the pot and turn the heat to high. Allow the mixture to come to a boil over 3-5 minutes while covered.
  5. Simmer Pasta: Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium. Keep the pot covered and cook for 6-7 minutes or about half the time indicated on the pasta package. Stir every few minutes to prevent sticking. The pasta should be al dente but not hard.
  6. Rest the Pasta: Remove the pot from heat and take off the lid. Let the pasta sit for 5 minutes to continue cooking and absorb the liquid.
  7. Incorporate Cheeses: Stir in shredded mozzarella, grated Parmesan, and ricotta until evenly combined and creamy.
  8. Serve: Serve the lasagna warm topped with extra Parmesan cheese for garnish and flavor.

Notes

  • The ground beef can be replaced with ground turkey, chicken, or lamb with minimal flavor change.
  • For extra heat, add 1 teaspoon Calabrian chili paste or ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes during cooking.

Keywords: One pot lasagna, easy lasagna, quick pasta dinner, ground beef recipes, weeknight dinner, Italian comfort food

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