One Pot Lasagna Pasta

Tuesday, October 10, 2023
When you're looking for an easy weeknight dinner One Pot Lasagna is guaranteed to hit the spot. It's an hearty dinner done in under 35 minutes. 

The sauce and pasta is all cooked in one pot before being topped with a cheesy mixture or ricotta or cottage cheese and browned in the oven to create the bubbly cheesy top that makes lasagna a family favorite. 

One of my favorite things about this pasta recipe is it can be made with whatever pasta you have on hand. 
 
A down shot of One Pot Lasagna Pasta in a stainless steel skillet.

I might be finally dropping the One Skillet dinners I've been making the last few weeks, unless you like the lack of dishes then I'll keep hurling them at you.. Hmmm..Maybe hurlings not the right word seems like everyones been doing that lately.. Never mind lets just move on..

Our dishwashers finally up and running! I really started to feel like I somehow time warped back to the 1950's other then I wore yoga pants most days and we won't discuss what my hair may or may not have looked like.  No I did not stick my finger in a light socket.. It's just naturally a mess  unruly..

This totally calls for pasta loaded with veggies, cooked in tomato sauce and smothered in cheesy goodness.. Carbaliciousness! It's my made up word.. I do that a lot.. 

Take me as I am or leave me but it means the most delicious meal totally filled with carbs.. This One Pot Lasagna takes a favorite comfort food and simplifies it for a busy weeknight. 

One day I'll write my own dictionary to add all my made up words that I drive my husband crazy with so they can be real words but for now let's just make some Carbalicious Easy One Pot Lasagna Pasta.

A down shot of browned ground beef, onion, and garlic in a stainless steel pan.

First you'll need a deep oven safe pot or skillet. 

Next we have 2 options here meat or no meat.. If you aren't in the mood for beef just sub it with some zucchini, broccoli, cauliflower and whatever else you find hiding in your fridge just skip browning the beef and go right to the onions.

If you're using ground beef in your oven safe pot cook:
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 16 ounces Lean Ground Beef
Cook ground beef until brown breaking it up with a spatula until crumbly.

Add:
  • 1/2 whole Onion, Diced
  • 4 cloves Garlic, Minced (Feel free to add more or less garlic to your taste.)
Sauté until onions are softened and garlic is fragrant.

A down shot of cooked ground beef, onions, celery, carrot, and bell pepper in a stainless steel pot.
Add:
  • 2 stalks Celery, Diced 
  • 2 whole Carrots, Diced
  • 1 whole Bell Pepper, Seeded and Diced 
  • 8 ounces Mushrooms, Sliced
Stir until well combined. If you went the veggie route with no meat add your additional veggies now.

A down shot of canned tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, Italian Seasoning, Granulated Garlic, and Salt added to a stainless steel pot.

Add:
  • 28 ounces Canned Tomatoes, Diced (I really like San Marzano when I can get them.)
  • 15 ounces  Tomato Sauce
  • 4 ounces Tomato Paste
  • 2 tablespoons Italian Seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons Granulated Garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Honey, Or To Taste
Stir until well combined. 

Easy One Pot Lasagna in a pot.
Add:
  • 16 ounces Favorite Dried Pasta Shape (For Gluten Free use Brown Rice Pasta)
  • 4 cups Chicken Stock 
Stir until well combined. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer until pasta is almost al dente 10 minutes.
A stainless steel bowl with Ricotta Cheese, Mozzarella Cheese, Parmesan Cheese, Granulated Garlic, Ground Pepper, and Chopped Parsley.

Mean while combine: 
  • 1 cup Cottage Cheese or Ricotta
  • 2 cups Grated Mozzarella Cheese
  • 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoons Granulated Garlic
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
  • 2 tablespoons Parsley, Finally Chopped 
Note: I used cottage cheese because we almost always have it in the fridge and just running to the grocery store is way more complicated then it use to be plus I don't think I can ever step in the store without spending at least $50.

Easy One Pot Lasagna covered with cottage cheese mixture in a stainless steel pot.

Spread the cheesy goodness all over the top. Pop your One Pot Lasagna into a 450 degree preheated oven if your pan is oven safe for 8-10minutes until cheese is bubbly and lightly brown or cover and cook over low heat until cheese is melted.

A down shot of One Pot Lasagna Pasta in a stainless steel skillet.

Easy peasy! 2 Dishes, a cutting board and a knife and dinner is done.

If you're feeling a little extra Colt's Cheesy Garlic Bread makes a great side. Pizzeria Style Breadsticks are also a favorite or Easy Cheesy Garlic and Herb Breadsticks.

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Dinner
American Italian
Yield: 6
Author: Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch
One Pot Lasagna Pasta

One Pot Lasagna Pasta

When you're looking for an easy weeknight dinner One Pot Lasagna is guaranteed to hit the spot. It's an hearty dinner done in under 35 minutes.
Prep time: 15 MinCook time: 20 MinInactive time: 10 MinTotal time: 45 Min

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Lean Ground Beef
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1/2 whole Onion, Chopped Fine
  • 4 cloves Garlic, Minced
  • 2 stalks Celery, Diced
  • 2 whole Carrots, Diced
  • 1 whole Bell Pepper, Seeded and Diced
  • 8 ounces Mushrooms, Sliced
  • 28 ounces Canned Diced Tomatoes (Good Quality)
  • 15 ounces Tomato Sauce (Good Quality)
  • 4 ounces Tomato Paste
  • 2 tablespoons Italian Seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons Granulated Garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt or To Taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper or To Taste
  • 1 teaspoon Honey Or To Taste
  • 16 ounces Dried Pasta, Use Brown Rice Pasta For Gluten Free
  • 4 cups Chicken Stock
Cheese Topping
  • 1 cup Cottage Cheese Or Ricotta Cheese
  • 2 cups Mozzarella Cheese, Grated
  • 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon Granulated Garlic
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
  • 2 tablespoons Italian Parsley, Finely Chopped

Instructions

  1. If your pot is oven safe preheat oven to 450 degrees.
  2. In a large deep pot or skillet preferably oven safe with a lid like a dutch oven add olive oil and heat over medium high heat until hot. Add ground beef and cook until brown.
  3. Add onion and garlic, stir until onion and garlic are softened.
  4. Stir in celery, carrots, bell pepper, mushrooms, tomatoes, tomato sauce and paste, Italian seasoning, granulated garlic, sea salt, pepper and honey until well combined.
  5. Add dried pasta and chicken stock stir until well combined. Bring to a simmer, cover and reduce heat to low. Cook for about 10 minutes or until pasta is just a little short of al dente.
  6. Mix together cottage cheese, mozzarella, parmesan, granulated garlic, pepper and parsley.
  7. Once pasta is almost tender remove lid and spread cheese mixture over the top.
  8. If pot is oven safe place pot into the oven to finish cooking and brown the top for about 8-12 minutes or until cheese is lightly brown and pasta is tender. If pot is not oven safe spread cheese mixture over the top, recover and cook over low heat until cheese is melted, bubbly and pasta is tender.
  9. Allow to cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

713.77

Fat

21.23 g

Sat. Fat

9.5 g

Carbs

89.66 g

Fiber

11.25 g

Net carbs

78.41 g

Sugar

17.37 g

Protein

43.98 g

Sodium

1607.76 mg

Cholesterol

90.73 mg

The nutritional information and metric conversions are calculated automatically. I cannot guarantee the accuracy of this data. If this important to you, please verify with your favourite nutrition calculator and/or metric conversion tool.

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9 comments

  1. All of your pictures are simply amazing! This dish is something I will be making! xo San

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  2. This looks so good! I love one pot meals. Thanks for sharing Serena!

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  3. this looks SERIOUSLY delicious!!! I cant wait to try it. i'm drooling!

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  4. Very nice! :) Looks yummy & it's such a good idea :D

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  5. This is right up my alley! It looks so fantastic and hearty!! :)

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  6. Looks fantastic, I'd definitely eat this :)

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  7. Looks so delicious!!

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  8. This looks amazing! I can't wait to try it!

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