Endurance-Style Deconstructed Lasagna
A modern take on lasagna with layered ingredients mimicking the spacecraft's structure, featuring slow-cooked tomato sauce and creamy béchamel. This italian-inspired one pot ready in about 75 minutes pairs sheets lasagna noodles, ground beef, tomato passata for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 520 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 8 sheets lasagna noodles
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 cups tomato passata
- 1/2 cup, finely diced onion
- 3 cloves, minced garlic
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
Instructions
- Step 1: Brown ground beef with diced onion and minced garlic in a skillet over medium heat for 8 minutes until no pink remains. Stir in tomato passata and simmer for 15 minutes until thickened, then remove from heat.
- Step 2: Make béchamel by melting 2 tbsp butter in a saucepan, whisking in 2 tbsp flour for 1 minute. Gradually add whole milk while whisking, then stir in heavy cream and cook for 5 minutes until thickened enough to coat the back of a spoon.
- Step 3: Arrange 2 lasagna noodles in a baking dish, then layer half the beef sauce, half the béchamel, and 1/3 of the mozzarella. Repeat layers twice, ending with noodles on top. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25 minutes until golden and bubbling.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Endurance-Style Deconstructed Lasagna take to make?
Total time is about 75 minutes (30 min prep + 45 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Endurance-Style Deconstructed Lasagna?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep sheets lasagna noodles from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Endurance-Style Deconstructed Lasagna?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Endurance-Style Deconstructed Lasagna for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 6 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 6). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Endurance-Style Deconstructed Lasagna?
Italian one pot like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★☆
Solid recipe. Not groundbreaking but definitely making it again.
- ★★★★☆
Solid recipe. Not groundbreaking but definitely making it again.
- ★★★☆☆
Decent recipe but nothing special. Might try a different version.
