Homemade Lasagna Hamburger Helper
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5.0
15 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
8 -6 servings
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Calories
405 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Homemade Lasagna Hamburger Helper
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Enjoy a speedy, one-pot Hamburger Helper Lasagna recipe that's healthier and family-friendly! With just 15 minutes of prep, it's a fresh take on an American classic, ready in under an hour.
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin
- 1 small yellow onion finely chopped
- 1 pound lean ground beef I used grass-fed 90/10
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 cloves garlic minced, may replace with 1 tsp garlic powder if needed
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes or more if you like more heat
- 28 ounce crushed tomatoes I like organic
- 2 ½ cups beef broth not condensed beef broth (too salty)
- 12 ounces uncooked mini lasagna-shaped pasta avoid “no-boil” or “oven-ready”
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- ½ cup whole milk ricotta cheese
- Optional garnishes: chopped fresh basil or chopped fresh Italian parsley
Instructions
- Heat two tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and translucent, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add the ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until browned, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add salt, pepper, tomato paste, garlic, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Stir and cook for about one minute.
- Stir in crushed tomato, beef broth, and mini lasagna noodles. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer gently for about 18-20 minutes until noodles are tender. Stir mixture every 5 minutes to prevent sticking.
- Stir in half the mozzarella (½ cup) and parmesan cheese (¼ cup). Cook uncovered for 1-2 minutes.
- Take the skillet off the heat. Spoon dollops of ricotta cheese (½ cup) onto the sauce. Gently press each dollop into the sauce mixture. Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella (½ cup) and parmesan cheese (¼ cup), cover, and allow to sit for an additional 5 minutes until the cheese has melted.
- Uncover and garnish with chopped basil or parsley if using.
Notes
- Hamburger Helper Lasagna can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 2 months. Ensure the lasagna cools completely before freezing. To reheat, allow to thaw in the refrigerator overnight and reheat in the microwave or slowly in a skillet adding additional liquid as needed.
- Do I need to pre-cook the lasagna noodles? | No. That’s the beauty of this one-pot meal. The dry pasta cooks in the sauce itself and will absorb all the liquid.
- Meat: Substitute one pound of your preferred meat - Italian sausage, ground pork, ground turkey, or a blend. Make sure to drain excess fat if using fattier meat to prevent the dish from becoming overly greasy. Or go vegetarian, replacing the meat with your favorite chopped vegetables. Mushroom, zucchini, spinach, or a combination of these would be delicious.
- Pasta: If mini lasagna noodles are unavailable, regular lasagna noodles (broken into 1 ½ or 2-inch pieces), bow tie, or egg noodles are suitable. Avoid the “no-boil” or “oven-ready” noodles.
- Sauce: A 24 oz store-bought jarred sauce can replace crushed tomatoes if needed. You may need to add liquid to your skillet while the pasta cooks. Best to add ½ cup at a time.
- Cheeses: Traditional lasagna uses a mix of ricotta, mozzarella, and parmesan, but feel free to use your preferred cheeses. Preshredded cheeses work, but note that they may result in a less creamy texture. Cottage cheese can be used as a substitute for ricotta.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
405kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
42g
(14%)
Protein
28g
(56%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
58mg
(19%)
Sodium
819mg
(34%)
Potassium
813mg
(23%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
505IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
240mg
(24%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8-6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 405 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 405kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 42g | 14% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 58mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 819mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 813mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 505IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 240mg | 24% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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