Lazy Lasagna
Lazy Lasagna is the quicker, easier twist on classic lasagna—rigatoni pasta, rich tomato basil sauce, ground beef, and gooey cheese all come together in one pan. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknights and family dinners!
Equipment
- Large Pot
- Large Skillet
- Wooden Spoon
- Colander
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef 96/4
- 1 small white onion chopped (~100g)
- 1 tbsp garlic minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp dried basil
- 4 cups tomato basil pasta sauce 32 oz (like Rao’s)
- ½ cup beef broth low sodium
- 8 oz rigatoni noodles uncooked
- 4 oz low-moisture part-skim mozzarella cheese shredded
- 4 oz part-skim ricotta cheese
- fresh chopped basil for garnish
- Parmesan cheese for topping
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook rigatoni according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned, about 5–7 minutes.
- Add onion, garlic, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and dried basil. Cook for another 3–5 minutes until fragrant and onions are tender.
- Stir in pasta sauce and beef broth. Let simmer while pasta cooks.
- Add drained rigatoni to the skillet with sauce. Stir to coat and simmer for 2–3 minutes to combine flavors.
- Stir in mozzarella until melted and gooey.
- Dollop ricotta cheese over pasta. Mix lightly or leave in small pockets for creamy bursts.
- Garnish with fresh basil and Parmesan cheese. Serve hot.
Notes
Customize your Lazy Lasagna by swapping ground beef for turkey, sausage, or a vegetarian substitute like mushrooms. Add spinach, zucchini, or bell peppers for extra flavor and nutrition.