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Home Budget recipe: Cheesy one-pan lasagna

Budget recipe: Cheesy one-pan lasagna

Name: Budget recipe: Cheesy one-pan lasagna
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 27 min
Total time: 37 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 onion, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 400 g minced beef; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1 tsp paprika powder; salt and pepper to taste; 700 ml strained tomatoes (passata); 300 ml beef broth; 150 g dried lasagne sheets (not pre-cooked); 125 g ricotta; 100 g grated mature cheese; handful fresh basil (optional)

Budget One-pan dish Weeknight Pasta Comfort food Quick

Regular lasagna is delicious but also quite time-consuming. This version is made entirely in one pan and the result is at least as tasty. You break the lasagne sheets into pieces, cook them directly in the sauce and finish with a generous layer of melted cheese on top. For this, use a large sauté pan with higher sides and a tight-fitting lid, because those keep the heat and moisture exactly where they should be. Perfect for weeknights, a full table and anyone who doesn't want to spend too much on dinner.

x_ckl_recipe_markerBudget recipe: Cheesy one-pan lasagna Creamy, cheese-rich lasagna you make entirely in one pan. Fast, budget-friendly and surprisingly tasty. How to make cheesy one-pan lasagna? Main course Italian 4 servings 10 min 2 min 37 min

Heat a glug of olive oil in the sauté pan over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté gently for 3 minutes until translucent. Then add the garlic and cook for another minute.
Add the minced beef and cook until crumbly and golden brown. Make sure there are no large clumps left. This takes about 5 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, oregano and paprika powder.
Pour in the strained tomatoes and the broth. Stir well and bring the mixture to a simmer. The broth is important: it ensures the lasagne sheets will have enough liquid to cook in.
Break the lasagne sheets into large pieces of about 4 by 4 centimetres and lay them on top of the sauce. Press them down lightly so they are mostly submerged in the liquid. Put the lid on the pan.
Let everything simmer on low to medium heat for 15 minutes with the lid on. Stir gently every 5 minutes so the pasta doesn't stick to the bottom. If it looks too dry, add a splash more broth or water. The pasta cooks in the sauce liquid, not in separate boiling water, so that liquid is essential.
Check whether the lasagne sheets are cooked by taking out a piece and tasting. They should be soft but still have a slight bite. Also taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if needed.
Dollop the ricotta over the surface in small spoonfuls. Then sprinkle the grated cheese generously over the whole pan. Put the lid back on and leave for another 3 to 4 minutes on low heat, until the cheese is fully melted. The lid ensures the steam melts the cheese from above without needing a grill or oven.
Remove the pan from the heat and let rest for 2 minutes before serving. This helps the sauce set slightly and makes it easier to serve. Garnish with fresh basil if desired and serve straight from the pan.

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Recipe

Budget recipe: Cheesy one-pan lasagna

Creamy, cheese-rich lasagna you make entirely in one pan. Fast, budget-friendly and surprisingly tasty.

Course	Main course
Kitchen	Italian
Servings	4 servings

Preparation time

Preparation time	10 min
Stiffen up min.	2 min
Total	37 min

Equipment

Sauté pan with lid (ø 28 cm)
Wooden spatula
Grater
Measuring jug

Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
400 g minced beef
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp paprika powder
salt and pepper to taste
700 ml strained tomatoes (passata)
300 ml beef broth
150 g dried lasagne sheets (not pre-cooked)
125 g ricotta
100 g grated mature cheese
handful fresh basil (optional)

How to make cheesy one-pan lasagna?

Heat a glug of olive oil in the sauté pan over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté gently for 3 minutes until translucent. Then add the garlic and cook for another minute.
Add the minced beef and cook until crumbly and golden brown. Make sure there are no large clumps left. This takes about 5 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, oregano and paprika powder.
Pour in the strained tomatoes and the broth. Stir well and bring the mixture to a simmer. The broth is important: it ensures the lasagne sheets will have enough liquid to cook in.
Break the lasagne sheets into large pieces of about 4 by 4 centimetres and lay them on top of the sauce. Press them down lightly so they are mostly submerged in the liquid. Put the lid on the pan.
Let everything simmer on low to medium heat for 15 minutes with the lid on. Stir gently every 5 minutes so the pasta doesn't stick to the bottom. If it looks too dry, add a splash more broth or water. The pasta cooks in the sauce liquid, not in separate boiling water, so that liquid is essential.
Check whether the lasagne sheets are cooked by taking out a piece and tasting. They should be soft but still have a slight bite. Also taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if needed.
Dollop the ricotta over the surface in small spoonfuls. Then sprinkle the grated cheese generously over the whole pan. Put the lid back on and leave for another 3 to 4 minutes on low heat, until the cheese is fully melted. The lid ensures the steam melts the cheese from above without needing a grill or oven.
Remove the pan from the heat and let rest for 2 minutes before serving. This helps the sauce set slightly and makes it easier to serve. Garnish with fresh basil if desired and serve straight from the pan.

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The key to properly cooked pasta in a one-pan dish is keeping enough moisture in the pan. Always use a lid and keep the heat low to medium so the liquid simmers gently without boiling hard. A rolling boil leaves the outside of the pasta undercooked while the bottom burns. Also stir every few minutes because lasagne sheets tend to stick together. If you add extra liquid, use broth rather than water — it adds flavor instead of diluting it. A pan with straight, high sides also helps: it holds the liquid for longer.

To make the dish vegetarian, replace the minced beef with 400 g red lentils or a mix of zucchini and mushrooms. For extra cheesy depth, swap the grated mature cheese for a mix of mozzarella and Parmesan. Store leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat best with a splash of water over low heat so the pasta doesn't dry out. Freezing is also possible, although the pasta will be slightly softer after thawing.

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