Hamburger Helper Lasagna (One Pot Recipe)
Homemade Hamburger Helper lasagna is an easy one pot dinner that elevates the nostalgic classic quickly and easily. This homemade take on the boxed favorite combines ground meat, tender pasta, creamy tomato sauce, and plenty of cheesy goodness in a comforting meal that's quick enough for a busy weeknight and delicious enough to have everyone coming back for seconds.
Servings: 6
Calories: 615kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground sausage can substitute ground beef, or use a 50/50 mix
- 1 small yellow onion peeled & diced
- salt & pepper to taste
- 1/2 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 2 1/2 - 3 cups beef broth
- 3 cups marinara sauce
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 12 oz pkg egg noodles
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Add the meat and onion to a Dutch oven, or other heavy bottomed pot, set over medium heat. Cook & crumble until completely browned. Strain off the grease then return the meat to the pot.1 lb ground sausage, 1 small yellow onion
- Add the seasonings, garlic, broth, marinara, cream, and pasta to the pot. Stir everything together until evenly combined.salt & pepper, 1/2 tbsp Italian seasoning, 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes, 1 tbsp minced garlic, 2 1/2 - 3 cups beef broth, 3 cups marinara sauce, 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream, 1 12 oz pkg egg noodles
- Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium low heat. Cover and cook for 10 -15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta's tender and a lot of the liquid's been absorbed.
- Remove the pot from heat and sprinkle the cheese evenly out overtop. Cover and let rest, just until melted.1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Make sure your pot or Dutch oven is large enough since you are cooking everything together.
- If you use ground beef, use a leaner ground beef so you don't have to drain as much fat off.
- Don't add the cheese until the very end. If you add it earlier it gets stirred into the sauce and doesn't give you that classic lasagna style top.
- Feel free to customize this! Stir in some veggies like bell peppers, spinach or mushrooms or even add dollops of ricotta cheese with the cheese topping. Whatever your family likes!
Nutrition
Calories: 615kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 139mg | Sodium: 1570mg | Potassium: 806mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1072IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 169mg | Iron: 4mg