Hearty One Pot Lasagna (Printable Version)
A comforting one-pot meal with beef, tomatoes, spinach, and creamy cheeses for an easy, flavorful dish.
# Ingredients Required:
→ Meat
01 -
454 g ground beef
→ Vegetables & Aromatics
02 -
3 garlic cloves, minced
03 -
½ yellow onion, chopped
04 -
1 cup frozen spinach
→ Seasonings
05 -
½ tsp garlic powder
06 -
½ tsp onion powder
07 -
¼ tsp dried basil
08 -
½ tsp dried oregano
09 -
1 tsp kosher salt
10 -
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
→ Liquids & Tomato
11 -
400 g canned crushed tomatoes
12 -
946 ml chicken broth
13 -
240 ml water
14 -
2 tsp tomato paste
15 -
60 ml cream
→ Pasta
16 -
170 g broken lasagna noodles
→ Cheeses
17 -
Ricotta cheese, for topping
18 -
113 g mozzarella cheese, sliced
19 -
Parmesan cheese, optional for garnish
# Guide to Cooking:
01 -
In a large pot, brown the ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked; drain excess fat.
02 -
Add minced garlic, chopped onion, garlic powder, onion powder, dried basil, dried oregano, kosher salt, and black pepper. Cook over medium-low heat for 5 minutes until fragrant and softened.
03 -
Stir in crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, water, tomato paste, and broken lasagna noodles.
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Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
05 -
Add frozen spinach and cream to the pot. Simmer uncovered for an additional 5 minutes to meld flavors.
06 -
Ladle soup into bowls pre-lined with a slice of mozzarella cheese. Top each serving with a dollop of ricotta and optional Parmesan cheese.
# Extra Suggestions:
01 -
Adjust salt and pepper according to preference.
02 -
For enhanced depth, substitute chicken broth with beef broth.
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Additional vegetables such as carrots or zucchini can be incorporated.