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One Pot Hamburger Lasagna

A quick and delicious one-skillet lasagna made with ground beef, rich marinara, and melted cheese — comfort food in under 40 minutes!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 470
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 small onion finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 24 oz marinara sauce
  • 2 cups water or beef broth
  • 8-10 lasagna noodles broken into large pieces
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Spatula
  • Measuring cups
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Add ground beef and cook until browned.
  2. Add diced onion and minced garlic; sauté until fragrant.
  3. Pour in marinara sauce and water or broth. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  4. Break lasagna noodles and add to skillet. Simmer covered for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Top with ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan. Cover again until cheese melts.
  6. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.

Notes

Perfect for weeknights — fewer dishes, full lasagna flavor!