One pot lasagna
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One pot lasagna
Description
One Pot Lasagna begins by browning Italian sausage and onions with garlic and optional red pepper flakes for a savory base. Crushed tomatoes, oregano, salt, pepper, red wine, and water form the sauce in which the broken lasagna noodles cook submerged. Cooking the noodles in the sauce allows them to absorb flavor while softening.
Once the pasta is tender, the skillet is removed from heat and topped with ricotta and mozzarella cheeses. Returning the dish to the stove or broiler melts and browns the cheese, creating a bubbly, golden topping with a mix of creaminess from ricotta and stretchiness from mozzarella.
The dish is served hot, optionally garnished with fresh basil or parsley to add brightness. This method offers a convenient way to prepare lasagna without layering noodles and multiple baking steps, reducing cleanup. The wine enhances the sauce depth but can be substituted if preferred.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb. Italian sausage
- 1 onion diced
- 4 garlic minced, cloves
- 1 tsp oregano
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes optional
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 28 ounce crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 cup red wine dry
- ½ cup water
- 8 ounces lasagna noodles broken into pieces
- 8 ounces mozzarella shredded or sliced, whole milk
- 8 ounces ricotta cheese
- basil fresh, for topping
- Parmesan Cheese fresh, for topping
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add Italian sausage and onion and cook until browned, about 10 minutes, making sure to crumble the sausage as it cooks; drain excess fat. Stir in garlic and red pepper flakes.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, oregano, and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Bring to a simmer and stir in 1/2 cup wine and 1/2 cup water. Add pasta, push it down so that it is under the liquid. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat and simmer about 15 minutes. Stir pasta and make sure none is sticking to the bottom. Cover and cook 15-20 more minutes or until pasta is cooked.
- Remove from heat. Top with dollops of ricotta, followed by the mozzarella. Cover until heated through, about 2-4 minutes.
- Uncover and place under broiler until cheese is brown and bubbly
- Serve immediately, garnished with parsley or basil, if desired.
Notes
- If you prefer, substitute the red wine with water or broth for the sauce.
- Breaking the noodles helps them cook evenly in the sauce.
- Allow the cheese topping to brown under the broiler for texture and flavor contrast.
- Fresh basil or parsley garnish adds a fresh herbal note before serving.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 359 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 359kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 12.5g | 19% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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