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Creamy One-Pot Lasagna Recipe Easy Perfect Golden Cheese Layers

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A quick and easy creamy one-pot lasagna with golden cheese layers that delivers comforting, cheesy goodness without the fuss of traditional layered lasagna.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef or Italian sausage
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 28 ounces canned crushed tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning (oregano, basil, thyme mix)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 8–10 sheets uncooked lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
  • 1 cup cottage cheese (small-curd recommended)
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • A handful fresh basil or parsley, chopped (optional)
  • 2 1/2 cups water or low-sodium broth

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil over medium-high heat in a large deep skillet. Add ground beef or sausage and cook, breaking it up, until browned and no longer pink, about 7-8 minutes. Drain excess fat if desired.
  2. Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the meat. Cook until softened and fragrant, about 3 minutes, stirring often.
  3. Stir in canned crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer.
  4. Break uncooked lasagna noodles into smaller pieces and scatter evenly over the sauce. Dollop spoonfuls of cottage cheese across the top, then sprinkle half of the shredded mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses over everything. Do not stir; layer gently.
  5. Pour water or broth evenly over the noodles. Cover the skillet with a tight-fitting lid and reduce heat to medium-low. Let simmer gently for about 15 minutes, or until noodles are tender and sauce thickened. Check liquid levels occasionally and add a splash of water if dry.
  6. Remove lid and sprinkle remaining mozzarella and Parmesan on top. Increase heat to low and cover again for 3-5 minutes to melt and brown the cheese. For a crispier top, broil for 1-2 minutes watching closely to avoid burning.
  7. Sprinkle fresh basil or parsley if using. Let lasagna rest for 5 minutes before serving to set and make slicing easier.

Notes

Use small-curd cottage cheese for best creamy texture. Break noodles into manageable pieces for even cooking. Keep a splash of extra water nearby to adjust liquid if needed. Simmer gently to avoid clumping or drying out. Broil cheese top carefully to avoid burning. Can substitute ground beef with turkey or plant-based meat. Use gluten-free noodles or no-boil rice noodles for gluten-free version. Cottage cheese can be swapped with ricotta or dairy-free alternatives.

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