Description
This Easy One-Pot Lasagna delivers all the cozy, layered flavor of classic lasagna without the fuss. Everything simmers together in a single pot tender noodles, rich meat sauce, and plenty of melted cheese for a hearty, family-friendly dinner that’s perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 lasagna noodles
- 1 pound ground beef or Italian sausage
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 jar (24 oz) marinara sauce
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook the ground beef or Italian sausage over medium heat, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is translucent and softened, about 5 minutes. Drain off any excess fat if needed.
- Break the lasagna noodles into thirds and add them directly to the pot.
- Pour in the marinara sauce, then add the ricotta cheese, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine, making sure the noodles are submerged in the sauce. If it looks too thick, add a small splash of water.
- Cover the pot and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Once simmering, reduce the heat to low.
- Cook for 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, until the noodles are tender and the sauce has thickened. If the mixture gets too thick before the noodles are done, stir in a little water and continue cooking.
- When the noodles are cooked through, remove the pot from the heat. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper, if needed.
- Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan evenly over the top. Cover the pot again and let it sit for about 5 minutes, until the cheese is melted and gooey.
- Garnish with fresh basil, if desired, and serve hot straight from the pot.
Notes
- Use a sturdy pot or Dutch oven so the heat distributes evenly and the noodles cook without burning.
- If your marinara sauce is very thick, add 1/2–3/4 cup water so the noodles have enough liquid to cook in.
- Stir every few minutes as it simmers; noodles can stick to the bottom if left too long without stirring.
- Season lightly at first, then adjust with extra salt, pepper, and herbs to taste once the noodles are tender.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-Pot / Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
Keywords: one-pot lasagna, skillet lasagna, easy lasagna, weeknight dinner, ground beef, Italian sausage, pasta