Description
Enjoy the classic comfort of traditional baked lasagna without the hassle of layering or long oven wait times. This one-pan wonder combines ground beef, aromatic marinara, and pasta all cooked together in a single skillet. Perfect for busy weeknights, the noodles soak up savory flavors directly from the sauce, resulting in a rich, cheesy, and hearty meal ready for the table in just thirty minutes.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef (85/15 lean)
24 oz marinara sauce
8 oz lasagna noodles, broken into 2-inch pieces
1 cup ricotta cheese
1.5 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 tsp garlic powder
2 cups water
Salt and dried herbs to taste
Instructions
Brown the ground beef in a large, deep-sided skillet over medium-high heat until no pink remains.
Drain the excess fat thoroughly.
Add garlic powder, herbs, and salt to the beef.
Pour in the marinara sauce and 2 cups of water.
Stir in the broken lasagna noodles, ensuring they are submerged.
Cover and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Dollop spoonfuls of ricotta cheese across the pasta.
Sprinkle shredded mozzarella evenly over the top.
Cover for 3 minutes to allow the cheese to melt before serving.
Notes
Use high-quality marinara for the best flavor profile. Always ensure the noodles are covered by the liquid to allow for even cooking. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Baking
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg