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One Pot Hamburger Helper Lasagna Recipe

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This One Pot Hamburger Helper Lasagna is a quick, comforting, and easy meal combining ground beef, flavorful marinara sauce, and cheesy pasta cooked all together in one skillet. Perfect for busy weeknights, it delivers classic lasagna flavors without the fuss of layering or baking, using mafalda pasta and simple seasonings for a homestyle dinner everyone will love.

Ingredients

Beef Mixture

  • 1 pound ground beef (extra lean)
  • 1 small onion (chopped)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • ¼ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper (or to taste)
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning

Liquid and Pasta

  • 2 cups marinara sauce
  • 8 ounces mafalda pasta (uncooked)
  • 3 cups chicken broth (low sodium)

Finishing Touch

  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese (shredded)
  • 2 tablespoons parsley (fresh, chopped for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Cook the beef. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until it is no longer pink and begins to brown. Drain any excess fat if necessary (extra lean beef typically won’t produce much fat).
  2. Incorporate onion, garlic, and seasoning. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet with the beef. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Cook until the onion becomes soft and translucent, about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Add liquids and pasta. Pour in the marinara sauce, uncooked mafalda pasta, and low sodium chicken broth. Stir everything together well, scraping up any brown bits from the bottom of the skillet for extra flavor. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and cook for about 15 minutes or until the pasta is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
  4. Finish the dish. Stir in the shredded mozzarella cheese and cook for another 30 seconds to 1 minute until the cheese melts completely and the dish becomes creamy.
  5. Garnish and serve. Remove from heat, sprinkle fresh chopped parsley on top, and serve immediately for a hearty, cheesy, one-pot meal.

Notes

  • If mafalda pasta is unavailable, substitute with small pasta shapes like farfalle, penne, shells, or elbow macaroni.
  • For a leaner alternative, you can use ground chicken or turkey instead of ground beef.
  • When adding liquids, scrape the browned bits from the skillet bottom to enhance the dish’s flavor.
  • Customize the recipe by experimenting with different cheeses, herbs, or spices to suit your taste.
  • Leftovers make a great next-day lunch. Let it come to room temperature before storing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days.
  • To freeze leftovers, cool completely and freeze in an airtight container. They will stay fresh for up to 3 months.

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