Description
Experience the classic comfort of traditional lasagna without the hassle of layering or baking. This one-pan meal uses broken lasagna noodles simmered directly in a robust tomato sauce with savory ground beef. Finished with creamy swirls of ricotta and a blanket of melted mozzarella, it is a flavorful, time-saving solution perfect for busy weeknight family dinners.
Ingredients
1 lb 85/15 lean ground beef
24 oz marinara sauce
8 oz lasagna noodles, broken into 2-inch pieces
1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp Italian seasoning
2 cups water
Instructions
Heat a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat and brown the ground beef thoroughly.
Drain excess fat from the skillet.
Add minced garlic and Italian seasoning, cooking for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Pour in the marinara sauce and 2 cups of water, bringing to a gentle boil.
Stir in broken lasagna noodles, ensuring they are submerged.
Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 12 to 15 minutes until noodles are tender.
Stir in the ricotta cheese until combined into ribbons.
Spread shredded mozzarella evenly over the top, cover, and let melt until bubbly.
Notes
Ensure you stir the noodles occasionally during simmering to prevent sticking. If the sauce becomes too thick before noodles are cooked, add an extra splash of water.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Meals
- Method: Stovetop Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg