Hamburger Helper Lasagna Pasta (Print-Friendly Format)
One-pot lasagna pasta with beef, marinara, and mozzarella, made simple for any weeknight meal.
# Required Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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450 grams ground beef
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1 tablespoon dried minced onion
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0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
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0.25 teaspoon salt, or to taste
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0.13 teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
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1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
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480 millilitres marinara sauce
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225 grams uncooked mafalda pasta or any short noodle
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600 millilitres beef broth
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120 millilitres milk
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100 grams mozzarella cheese, shredded
# How to Make It:
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Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it into small crumbles, until browned throughout. Drain excess fat.
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Add dried minced onion, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper to the beef. Stir until the seasonings are evenly distributed.
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Add marinara sauce, uncooked mafalda pasta, beef broth, and milk to the pot. Stir well, ensuring any browned bits on the bottom are deglazed.
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Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer for approximately 15 minutes until pasta is cooked and liquid is mostly absorbed.
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Stir in shredded mozzarella cheese and cook for about 30 seconds until the cheese is melted and fully incorporated.
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Serve immediately while warm for best taste and texture.
# Additional Information:
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For optimal flavor, use freshly grated mozzarella and consider substituting mafalda with other short pasta shapes as desired.