4.7 from 403 votes
One Pot Hamburger Helper Lasagna
This one pot hamburger helper lasagna features ground beef cooked with onion and garlic, combined with marinara sauce, mafalda pasta, and chicken broth. The pasta cooks directly in the sauce and broth, absorbing flavors and thickening the mixture. Mozzarella cheese is stirred in at the end for a creamy finish, with parsley for a fresh garnish. The dish offers a layered, saucy pasta experience simplified into a single skillet meal.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
377 kcal
Course:
Main Course, Lunch, Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef extra lean
- 1 small onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper or to taste
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 8 ounce mafalda pasta uncooked
- 3 cups chicken broth low sodium
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- 2 tablespoons parsley fresh, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the beef. In a large skillet cook the ground beef over medium heat until it's no longer pink and starts to brown. Drain off any excess fat, if needed. If using extra lean ground beef there won't be any excess fat to drain.
- Incorporate onion, garlic and seasoning. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet and stir. Season with salt and pepper, Italian seasoning and cook until the onion gets soft and translucent, about 3 minutes.
- Add liquids and pasta. Add the marinara sauce, pasta, chicken broth and stir everything together. Bring to a boil then turn the heat down to low. Cook for about 15 minutes or until the pasta is cooked through, most of the sauce should be absorbed as well.
- Finish the dish. Stir in the cheese and cook for another 30 seconds to a minute until the cheese melts.
- Garnish and serve. Garnish with parsley and serve.
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Notes
- If mafalda pasta is unavailable, substitute with other small pasta shapes like farfalle, penne, shells, or elbow macaroni.
- Ground chicken or turkey can replace beef to lower fat content.
- Scraping brown bits from the skillet when adding liquids adds extra flavor.
- Experiment with cheese and spices to personalize the dish.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days or freeze for up to 3 months, reheating after warming to room temperature.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
377kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
36g
(12%)
Protein
27g
(54%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
63mg
(21%)
Sodium
731mg
(30%)
Potassium
753mg
(16%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
600IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
8.7mg
(10%)
Calcium
147mg
(15%)
Iron
3.7mg
(21%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 377
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 377kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 63mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 731mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 753mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 600IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 8.7mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 147mg | 15% |
| Iron | 3.7mg | 21% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.