Homemade Lasagna Hamburger Helper
This homemade lasagna hamburger helper recipe is a quick and flavorful one-pot meal, perfect for busy weeknights. It combines ground beef, pasta, and a rich, cheesy sauce for a dish that's much more flavorful than store-bought options. With simple ingredients and minimal prep, it’s a comforting and delicious alternative to boxed meals that your family will love.
Servings 6 servings
Calories 488kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- ½ onion diced
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
- ½ tsp paprika
- 1 Tsp Italian seasoning
- ¼ tsp of red pepper flakes optional I don't use this
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 8 oz uncooked pasta I used ziti
- 1-2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
- Parmesan cheese or parsley for serving
Instructions
- In a large skillet, brown your ground beef along with the onion over medium heat.
- Drain off any excess grease and season the meat with salt, pepper, paprika, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes (if desired). Add in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add in the beef broth, marinara, heavy cream, and uncooked pasta and stir until combined. Bring to a simmer, then deduce heat and cover. Cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring ocassionally, until the pasta is tender.
- Sprinkle with the mozzarella cheese and allow to sit let it sit covered until melted. Or if using an oven safe skillet, place under the broiler until melted and golden.
- Serve with Parmesan cheese to sprinkle on for serving. Serves 6.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 488kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 91mg | Sodium: 1056mg | Potassium: 637mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 885IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 156mg | Iron: 3mg