Name: One-Pot Lasagna
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 Servings
Cuisine: Italian

Jule’s Menu Verified

February 9, 2026

This recipe takes the rich flavors of traditional Italian lasagna and turns them into a quick, fuss‑free weeknight meal you can make in about 25–30 minutes. The dish simmers ground beef, finely chopped vegetables, pasta, and a tomato sauce all in one pot, minimizing cleanup. Hidden mushrooms and veggies boost nutrition, and a final layer of melted mozzarella gives it the comforting cheesy finish of classic lasagna — without the layering and oven time.

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One-Pot Lasagna

Jule’s Menu Verified

Ingredients

WarningMilk and 5 other allergens identified

Instructions

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Instructions

Peel the shallot and garlic, then finely dice them. Wash the carrot and celery, and finely dice them as well. Clean the mushrooms and pulse them in a food processor until finely chopped.

Heat the oil in a pot or deep skillet. Add the shallots, garlic, carrots, and celery, and crumble in the bouillon cube. Sauté the vegetables for 2–4 minutes, until the shallots are soft and translucent.

Add the ground beef, breaking it up well, and cook for 3–4 minutes until it becomes crumbly. Once the beef is nicely browned and crumbly, add the mushrooms and tomato paste, and sauté for 1–2 minutes. Then, deglaze with the water and strained/canned tomatoes.

Stir the uncooked pasta into the sauce. Cover and cook over medium heat for 12 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Season the one-pot dish with balsamic vinegar, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Tear the mozzarella into small pieces and scatter them over the dish. Cover and cook over low heat for another 4 minutes, until the cheese has melted. Serve immediately.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Vegetable Mince Magic 🥬
Finely dice mushrooms, celery, and carrots to create a nearly undetectable vegetable base that adds nutrition without changing texture.
Pasta Water Balance 💧
Add water gradually and stir frequently to ensure the pasta absorbs liquid evenly and prevents sticking or burning in the one-pot method.
Umami Depth Boost 🧄
Caramelize shallots and garlic before adding ground beef to develop a rich, deep flavor foundation for the entire dish.
Cheese Melt Technique 🧀
Cover the pot with a lid in the final 2-3 minutes of cooking to create steam that helps mozzarella melt perfectly and evenly.
Acid Balance Trick 🍅
Add a splash of balsamic vinegar at the end to brighten flavors and cut through the richness of the beef and cheese.

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Jule’s Menu

Hi, I’m Julia, and I’m the recipe developer, photographer, and author behind Jules’ Menu. I’ve spent the last eight years perfecting healthy everyday recipes so they strike the perfect balance between healthy and nourishing, simple and practical, and gourmet-level delicious.