Description
Classic Hamburger Helper Lasagna is the ultimate comfort food that seamlessly merges the beloved flavors of lasagna with the convenience of a one-pot meal. This hearty dish features tender mafalda pasta enveloped in a rich marinara sauce, perfectly seasoned ground beef, and melted layers of gooey mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Ideal for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this easy recipe requires minimal prep time and cleanup, allowing you to spend more moments enjoying dinner with your loved ones. With its cheesy goodness and robust flavors, Classic Hamburger Helper Lasagna is sure to become a staple in your household.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 tbsp olive oil
- 1.25 lb ground beef
- 2.5 cups marinara sauce
- 10 oz mafalda pasta
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese
- 0.75 cup Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add ground beef, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, and red pepper flakes; cook until browned.
- Stir in marinara sauce and beef broth; bring to a gentle boil.
- Add mafalda pasta; stir to combine, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes until pasta is tender.
- Remove from heat; sprinkle Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses on top. Cover until cheese is melted (about 3–5 minutes).
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-pot cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg