One-Pot Lazy Lasagna with Ricotta and Ground Beef

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A simplified one-pot lasagna that layers ground beef, ricotta, and marinara sauce for an easy, comforting dinner with minimal cleanup. This Italian-inspired one-pot recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs ground beef, ricotta cheese, marinara sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 4, 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 450 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large deep skillet over medium heat. Add 1 small diced onion and 3 cloves minced garlic, sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent and fragrant.
  2. Step 2: Add 1 lb ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook for 6-7 minutes until browned and no pink remains. Drain excess fat.
  3. Step 3: Stir in 2 cups marinara sauce, 2 1/2 cups water, 1 tsp dried basil, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Bring to a simmer.
  4. Step 4: Add 8 broken lasagna noodle sheets in a single layer, submerging them in the sauce. Cover and simmer gently for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
  5. Step 5: Drop spoonfuls of 1 cup ricotta cheese evenly over the noodles. Sprinkle 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese on top.
  6. Step 6: Cover and cook for an additional 5 minutes until the noodles are tender and cheese is melted.
  7. Step 7: Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

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