Easy One Pot Lasagna

Get ready for a taste of comfort with our easy take on classic homemade lasagna—One Pot Lasagna! This family favorite comes together with just 10 simple ingredients in minutes, making it perfect for both family gatherings and quick weeknight meals. Tender noodles, rich marinara sauce, and plenty of cheese combine for a mouthwatering dish that captures the essence of classic comfort food. Serve it solo for a satisfying main course or pair it with your favorite sides for a full feast!

Who can resist the allure of oven-baked lasagna? The undisputed champion of comfort food, it’s the go-to recipe to please a hungry crowd! But, let’s face it, the traditional oven-baked varieties can be a tad high-maintenance. As a result, our personal preference is to make quick alternatives like our Baked Lasagna Rolls and Pressure Cooker Lazy Lasagna. So, of course, we had to test it out with our favorite way to prepare dinner and turn it into an easy one-pot meal! 

Why You’ll Love This One Pot Lasagna Pasta

This easy lasagna recipe is basically the Beyoncé of the culinary world—it’s both timeless and flawless. Here are just a few reasons why it’s stealing the show:

• Ready in less than 20 minutes 
• Made with minimal ingredients 
• Cooks in a single pot meaning less prep and fewer dishes
• Creamy, comforting, and indulgent
• Just as tasty as classic lasagna with half the work

Ingredients You’ll Need

Unlike those traditional lasagna recipes that seem to demand a PhD in grocery shopping with a million ingredients, we’ve simplified things. This recipe is all about embracing the basic — no culinary treasure hunt required. Here’s your simple shopping list for this lasagna masterpiece: 

• Lasagnette Rice Pasta – If you’ve never seen lasagnette pasta, it consists of individual pasta noodles that resemble long sheets of lasagna. However, any similarly shaped pasta noodle like Campanelle will work. 
• Marinara Sauce – To save time, we use jarred marinara sauce from the store. However, if you have the time, you can easily make your own homemade marinara sauce, too! 
• Ground Beef – This adds bulk to the dish, making it extra filling.  
• Aromatics – Garlic and onion combine to add a sweet, savory, pungent flavor to the recipe. 
• Water or Broth – Used to cook the noodles. We love to use low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth to add extra depth to the flavor. 
• Ricotta – You can’t have a lasagna recipe without ricotta. It’s the best part! For the best flavor, use full-fat, whole-milk ricotta cheese. 
• Mozzarella – Opt for low-moisture shredded Mozzarella cheese as it has a slightly saltier taste and browns more easily. In addition, the reduced moisture prevents the dish from becoming too watery. 

Variations and Add-Ins

We’ve crafted this simple skillet lasagna to be as easy as your Sunday morning. Just a handful of items, and you’re on your way to culinary bliss. But hey, simplicity doesn’t mean you can’t toss in a dash of pizzazz!

• Use Different Noodles. Swap out the lasagnette noodles with any other kind of pasta you like best. For instance, broken lasagna noodles are a great alternative! Or, stir in ready noodles instead of boiling the pasta to make this dish super fast. 
• Include Different Meat. Replace the ground beef with any other protein such as ground chicken, ground turkey, or Italian sausage instead. 
• Add Fresh Veggies. Bulk up your one pot lasagna, adding extra vitamins, nutrients, and fiber with veggies like mushrooms, crushed tomatoes, and bell peppers. 
• Adjust the Seasonings. Depending on the type of marinara sauce you use, you may need to add more flavor to the dish. Feel free to get creative with various herbs and spices you have on hand. For instance, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, and fresh basil all make great additions to the meal. 

How to Make One Pot Lasagna

Get ready to bid farewell to the complicated oven-baked versions because once you’ve mastered this simple recipe, there’s no turning back! Follow the steps below, and don’t forget to scroll down to the recipe card for the full scoop. Dinner will be on the table faster than you can say “oven who?”

1. Brown Beef. In a large pot over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef with ½ the chopped onion, breaking it up until it has browned. Drain the excess fat. 
2. Combine the Ingredients. Add the pasta, marinara sauce, garlic, salt, pepper, and water or broth to the pot. Stir to combine. 
3. Boil. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.  
4. Simmer. Cover the pot with a lid, and let it simmer until the pasta is cooked to al dente. 
5. Add the Cheese. Gently, stir in the ricotta and mozzarella. Enjoy it warm, and don’t forget to add an extra sprinkle of parmesan cheese!

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Serving Suggestions

For a family-friendly dinner, we love to pair this lasagna pasta with sides and appetizers like: 

• Olive Cheese Bread
• Homemade Garlic Bread
• White Bean Dip
• Greek Salad
• Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Wings

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More One Pot Pasta Recipes

If your love for one-pot pasta dishes matches our obsession, brace yourself for a lineup of culinary creations you won’t want to miss:

• Our One Pot Chicken Tetrazzini is so decadent and rich you’ll find yourself transported back to early 20th century San Francisco!
• Made with minimal ingredients, One Pot Tomato Spinach Pasta is a family-friendly recipe ready in minutes. 
• This saucy One Pot Pasta Puttanesca is packed with flavors for a crowd-pleasing meal. 
• If you love a warm spinach and artichoke dip,  this easy One Pot Spinach and Artichoke Pasta is just the recipe for you!

One Pot Lasagna Pasta Recipe

4.75 from 24 votes

Author: Food Dolls

Servings: 8 servings

Prep: 5 minutes mins

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Made with all the classci flavor you love, this one pot lasagna requires 1/2 the work and is ready in less than 20 minutes!

Ingredients  

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• ▢ 1 pound ground beef
• ▢ ½ small onion chopped
• ▢ 16 ounces lasagnette rice pasta or similar shape uncooked
• ▢ 16 ounces marinara sauce
• ▢ 4 Tablespoons garlic minced
• ▢ 2 teaspoons salt + more or less to taste
• ▢ 1 teaspoon black pepper
• ▢ 4 cups water or broth
• ▢ 8 ounces whole milk ricotta
• ▢ 1 cup low-moisture mozzarella cheese
• ▢ Optional: Parmesan cheese for serving

Instructions 

• In a large pot over medium heat, add the ground beef and onion. Cook 1-2 minutes or until browned, breaking into pieces. Drain the excess liquid.
  1 pound ground beef, ½ small onion
• Add the pasta, marinara sauce, garlic, salt, pepper, and water (or broth) to the pot. Stir to combine.
  16 ounces lasagnette rice pasta or similar shape, 16 ounces marinara sauce, 4 Tablespoons garlic, 2 teaspoons salt + more or less to taste, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 4 cups water or broth
• Increase the heat to medium-high, bringing the mixture to a boil. Cover, and simmer 11-13 minutes or until the pasta is al dente.
• Add the ricotta and Mozzarella. Stir to combine.
  8 ounces whole milk ricotta, 1 cup low-moisture mozzarella cheese
• Serve warm topped with Parmesan cheese, if desired!
  Optional: Parmesan cheese for serving
• Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

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Equipment

1 Large Pot

Notes

You can definitely play around with this recipe and some add ins! Some suggestions: diced peppers, onions, basil, oregano, Italian herbs!

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 469kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 64mg | Sodium: 1021mg | Potassium: 524mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 459IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 200mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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