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A delicious One Pot Lasagna served in a skillet, perfect for quick meals.

One Pot Lasagna

A delightful dish that combines succulent flavors and creamy textures, making it an effortless weeknight dinner for the whole family.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 1 tbsp olive oil Perfect for sautéing.
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced Aromatic and flavorful.
  • 1 small onion, diced Adds essential flavor.
  • 1 lb ground beef (mince) Juicy and hearty.
  • 24 oz tomato passata Brings sweetness and acidity.
  • 1/2 cup water Helps meld flavors together.
  • 1 cube beef bouillon stock Flavor booster.
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste Adds body to the sauce.
  • 1 tsp dried Italian herb mix Essential flavor profile.
  • 1/2 tsp salt Essential seasoning.
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper Essential seasoning.
  • 1 tsp dried Italian herb mix, plus additional seasoning More flavor enhancement.
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder Or 1 crushed garlic clove.
  • 4 sheets dried lasagna Classic pasta for lasagna.
  • 1 to 2 cups grated mozzarella cheese Creamy, melty goodness.
  • 1 tbsp parsley, finely chopped (optional) Adds freshness and color.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 180C/350F.
  2. In a medium-sized, deep fry pan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
  3. Add garlic and onion, sauté for about 3 minutes until the onion is translucent.
  4. Increase the heat to high and add ground beef, cooking until browned.
Cooking
  1. Pour in half the bottle of tomato passata, add remaining filling ingredients, and bring to a rapid simmer for 5 minutes.
  2. Combine sauce flavorings into the remaining tomato passata bottle and shake.
  3. Remove from heat, slide one lasagna sheet under the filling, and push down gently.
  4. Break up lasagna sheets and add them around the edges of the pan.
  5. Cover with remaining lasagna sheets, pour over sauce, and spread evenly.
  6. Sprinkle with cheese, cover, and bake for 20 minutes, remove cover, and bake for another 10 minutes until bubbly.
  7. Let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

For a creamier texture, mix cheeses like mozzarella and ricotta. Add red pepper flakes for spice or include spinach or mushrooms for added nutrition.