Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Hamburger Helper Lasagna, a quick and easy one-pot meal that transforms classic lasagna into a delightful family favorite. This recipe combines ground beef, pasta, marinara sauce, and melted cheese to create a rich, hearty dish ready in just 20 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, it’s customizable too—add your favorite vegetables or swap the cheese to suit your taste. Gather around the dinner table and enjoy a homemade taste that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 8 oz mafalda pasta (or any short noodle)
- 2 ½ cups beef broth
- ½ cup milk
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 Tbsp dried minced onion
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 1 Tbsp Italian seasoning
- ¼ tsp salt (to taste)
- ⅛ tsp ground black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked; drain excess fat.
- Stir in minced onion, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Add marinara sauce, uncooked pasta, beef broth, and milk; mix well.
- Bring to a boil and reduce to low heat; simmer for about 15 minutes until pasta is tender.
- Stir in shredded mozzarella cheese until melted and well combined.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg