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Cheese Pulled Beef One Pot Lasagna

Cheese Pulled Beef One Pot Lasagna

A hearty and cheesy one pot lasagna with tender pulled beef, melted mozzarella, ricotta, and parmesan, simmered in a rich tomato sauce and garnished with fresh basil leaves

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

  • Olive Oil: 2 tablespoons
  • Ground Beef: 1 pound
  • Yellow Onion: 1 medium, diced
  • Garlic Cloves: 3, minced
  • Tomato Paste: 2 tablespoons
  • Crushed Tomatoes: 28 oz can
  • Beef Broth: 2 cups
  • Lasagna Noodles: 8 sheets, broken
  • Mozzarella Cheese: 2 cups, shredded
  • Parmesan Cheese: 1/2 cup, grated
  • Ricotta Cheese: 1/2 cup
  • Italian Seasoning: 1 teaspoon
  • Salt and Black Pepper: To taste
  • Fresh Basil Leaves: For garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat Your Equipment: Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat and add olive oil.
  2. Combine Ingredients: Sauté onions until soft, add garlic, then tomato paste. Cook a minute and add ground beef, browning it well.
  3. Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Add crushed tomatoes, beef broth, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir in broken lasagna noodles.
  4. Assemble the Dish: Press noodles so they are mostly submerged. Cover and simmer on low for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Cook to Perfection: Stir in half of the mozzarella and parmesan. Add ricotta dollops, then sprinkle remaining cheeses.
  6. Finishing Touches: Let cheese melt with the lid off for 5 minutes. Add fresh basil before serving.
  7. Serve and Enjoy: Scoop into bowls and enjoy warm, cheesy, savory lasagna.

Notes

  • Use full-fat mozzarella for better melt.
  • Stir occasionally to prevent noodles from sticking.
  • Let rest 5 minutes before serving to thicken the sauce.
  • Garnish with extra basil or parmesan for presentation.
  • Author: Monica
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: One-Pot Cooking
  • Cuisine: Italian-American
  • Diet: Low Salt

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 540
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 700mg
  • Fat: 28g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 32g
  • Cholesterol: 95mg

Keywords: one pot lasagna, cheese lasagna, pulled beef lasagna, easy lasagna recipe, comfort food