One Pan Easy Lasagna Recipe

One pan lasagna with basil and mozzarella.

One Pan Easy Lasagna Recipe

This one pot lasagna is a quick and delicious twist on the classic dish. With minimal cleanup and maximum flavour, it’s perfect for a weeknight dinner. The creamy mascarpone sauce and savoury meat filling make this a family favourite.

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Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 35

Total Time: 50

Servings: servings

Author: Deborah Rainford

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
500 g (1 lb) lean minced beef
250 g (½ lb) chorizo sausage, cubed
1 brown onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
500 g (3 cups) passata or chopped/crushed tomatoes
750 ml (3 cups) stock, made with a stock cube or water
Salt and pepper, to taste
10 lasagna sheets, broken in half

For the no-cook white sauce:

250 g (1 cup) mascarpone
1 egg
30 g (¼ cups) grated parmesan
30 g (¼ cups) mozzarella

For the topping:

180 g (1 ½ cups) shredded mozzarella
10 fresh basil leaves

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 190ºC.
Heat the olive oil in an ovenproof skillet or casserole pan over medium heat. Add the minced beef and chorizo. Cook until the mince is golden brown and the chorizo has rendered its fat.
Add the diced onion, minced garlic, and Italian seasoning to the pan. Cook until the onions and garlic are soft and fragrant.
Pour in the stock and passata, then bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper.
Add the broken lasagna sheets to the sauce. Cook uncovered for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
While the pasta is cooking, mix the mascarpone with the egg, grated parmesan, and mozzarella to create the white sauce.
Once the noodles are cooked, dollop the mascarpone mixture onto the pasta. Top with the shredded mozzarella.
Transfer the pan to the preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes, or until the cheese is golden and bubbling.
Sprinkle the finished dish with fresh basil leaves before serving.

Notes

Fat Content: For maximum flavour, leave the rendered fat from the chorizo and minced beef in the pan. If you prefer a leaner dish, you can drain the fat before adding the onions and garlic.
Prevent Sticking: If the pasta starts sticking to the bottom of the pan, stir it with a wooden spoon to scrape up any stuck pieces. This is common with one-pot dishes and a simple stir should do the trick.

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