Mouthwatering One Pot Lasagna (Printable Version)
Comforting one pot lasagna with beef, spinach, noodles, and creamy cheeses for a hearty meal.
# Ingredients Required:
→ Soup Base
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454 g ground beef
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3 garlic cloves, finely minced
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1/2 yellow onion, diced
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0.5 tsp garlic powder
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0.5 tsp onion powder
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0.25 tsp dried basil
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0.5 tsp dried oregano
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1 tsp kosher salt, plus additional to taste
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Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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400 g crushed tomatoes (canned)
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946 ml chicken broth, more if needed
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240 ml water
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2 tsp tomato paste
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170 g lasagna noodles, broken into ~5 cm pieces
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240 ml frozen chopped spinach
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60 ml heavy cream
→ For Serving
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Ricotta cheese, as desired
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115 g mozzarella cheese, sliced
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Parmesan cheese, optional, for garnish
# Guide to Cooking:
01 -
Heat a large pot over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up frequently, until well browned. Drain excess fat, leaving browned bits for flavor.
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Add minced garlic, diced onion, garlic powder, onion powder, dried basil, dried oregano, kosher salt, and black pepper to the pot. Cook over medium-low heat for 5 minutes, stirring frequently until onions soften and aromas develop.
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Pour crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, water, and tomato paste into the pot. Stir in broken lasagna noodles. Increase heat to bring to a boil, then reduce to low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes until noodles soften.
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Stir in frozen chopped spinach and heavy cream. Simmer uncovered on low heat for 5 minutes to heat spinach and meld flavors. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
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Place a slice of mozzarella in each serving bowl. Ladle hot soup over the cheese to melt it. Top with a dollop of ricotta and sprinkle with parmesan if desired.
# Extra Suggestions:
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Allow beef to develop crispy browned bits for enhanced flavor before draining grease.
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Stir frequently during sautéing to prevent garlic burning.
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Adjust seasoning last to maintain balanced soup flavor.