Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Hamburger Helper Lasagna, a quick and satisfying one-pot meal that combines savory ground beef, tender pasta, and gooey cheese. This homemade recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, taking only 20 minutes from start to finish. Rich marinara sauce and Italian seasoning meld together to create a delightful blend of flavors that both kids and adults will love. With its easy cleanup and customizable ingredients, this dish is an ideal choice for family dinners or casual gatherings. Elevate your meal with sides like garlic bread or a fresh salad for a complete dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 8 oz mafalda pasta (or any short noodle)
- 2 ½ cups beef broth
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 Tbsp dried minced onion
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp salt (to taste)
- ⅛ tsp ground black pepper (to taste)
- 1 Tbsp Italian seasoning
- ½ cup milk
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked, then drain excess fat.
- Stir in dried minced onion, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning until well combined.
- Add marinara sauce, uncooked pasta, beef broth, and milk; stir thoroughly.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer for about 15 minutes or until pasta is tender.
- Stir in shredded mozzarella cheese until melted and creamy.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 504
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 85mg