Traditional lasagne is one of my most loved foods and, as much as I love dedicating time to cooking amazing classics like this, life can be busy, so most weeknights I aim for simple and quick meals with minimal fuss and clean-up. This One-pot Lasagne recipe is the perfect solution for when you feel like a comforting, delicious dinner without having to spend hours in the kitchen! This family-friendly recipe went viral soon after I shared it, and it is still one of my most visited and most frequently made recipes. Perfectly cooked layers of pasta are tucked between rich layers of tomato sauce, which is topped with stretchy, melty mozzarella. It’s easy to customise to your liking; you can add grated veggies or your favourite herbs to give it a personal touch. It’s simple, freezer-friendly, made in one pan, and enough to serve 6–8 adults, making it the perfect family weeknight dinner that you will want to make again and again!
Can you make One-pot Lasagne ahead of time?
One-pot Lasagne can be refrigerated for up to 3 days. and frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge to reheat (freezing in individual portions helps with this). Reheat in the microwave or oven.
Is One-pot Lasagne suitable for leftovers?
Yes, refrigerate for up to 3 days. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge to reheat (freezing in individual portions helps with this). Reheat in the microwave or oven.
How do you include bechamel sauce in One-pot Lasagne?
Follow the lasagne recipe until step 7 but hold off on the mozzarella. Simply drizzle with 2 cups (500 g) of bechamel sauce and then top with 1 cup (150 g) of freshly grated mozzarella. Proceed to grill (broil) for 5 minutes until golden and bubbly. Leave the lasagne to sit for at least 15 minutes once it’s out of the oven to allow the sauces to firm up before serving. Check out my bechamel sauce recipe.
Print One-pot Lasagne
Everyone’s favourite Italian classic is made even easier with this One-pot Lasagne recipe. Lasagne sheets are cooked directly in the sauce on the stovetop, which really saves time, then the cheese is melted with a quick blast under the oven grill (broiler). Great for leftovers and it’s freezer-friendly too!
- Total Time: 55 mins
- Yield: 6–8 1x
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 2 onions, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
- 2 large carrots, grated
- 1 kg (2 lb 3 oz) minced (ground) beef
- 2 tbsp tomato paste (concentrated puree)
- 2 bay leaves
- 700 ml (24 fl oz) passata
- 3 cups (750 ml) beef stock
- 1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- ½ tsp sea salt flakes
- 250 g (9 oz) ready-made lasagne sheets
- 2 cups (300 g) freshly grated mozzarella
- ½ loosely packed cup (15 g) basil, leaves picked
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large, deep, heavy-based ovenproof frying pan over medium heat.
- Add the onion, garlic and carrot and cook for 5 minutes until softened.
- Increase the heat to high. Add the beef and cook for 5 minutes until browned.
- Add the tomato paste, bay leaves, passata, beef stock, pepper and salt and cook for 10 minutes.
- Tear or snap the lasagne sheets in half. Using tongs, submerge the lasagne sheets into the sauce, changing directions and distributing the sheets as evenly as you can (although it doesn’t need to be perfect!)
- Place the lid on and cook on the lowest heat setting according to the lasagne sheet packet instructions (mine took 20 minutes).
- Preheat the oven grill (broiler).
- Use a fork to check the pasta is cooked (the fork should pierce the pasta easily). Top the lasagne with slices of mozzarella and grill (broil) for 5 minutes until golden and bubbling. Sprinkle with basil leaves and serve.
Notes
How to include bechamel sauce – Follow the lasagne recipe until step 7 but hold off on the mozzarella. Simply drizzle with 2 cups (500 g) of bechamel sauce and then top with 1 cup (150 g) of freshly grated mozzarella. Proceed to grill (broil) for 5 minutes until golden and bubbly. Leave the lasagne to sit for at least 15 minutes once it’s out of the oven to allow the sauces to firm up before serving. You’ll find my bechamel sauce recipe here.
MAKE AHEAD
Refrigerate for up to 3 days. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge to reheat (freezing in individual portions helps with this). Reheat in the microwave or oven.
LEFTOVERS
Refrigerate for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge to reheat (freezing in individual portions helps with this). Reheat in the microwave or oven.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 45 mins
- Category: Pasta, lasagne, one pot meals, one pot lasagne
- Method: pan, bake
- Cuisine: Italian
annemcmillan says:
Loved this and so easy to make! So much easier than in the oven. Thankyou 💕
Nicole says:
So fantastic to hear! Thank you so much! x
lenabevan says:
This was a hit at our table, kids loved it and thought I was a pro! Only change I did was add ricotta and panko crumb on top as I had them in stock. Love your work!
Nicole says:
Ahhh this is so fantastic to hear! LOVE the addition of the ricotta and panko… The added crunch from the panko – absolutely genius! Thank you so, so much for trying the recipe and taking the time to leave a comment. Means more to me than I can tell you! x
belindacaddy says:
This is the best one pot meal! So easy and delicious, have made it 4 or 5 times now and it is still a winner with my fam bam! Thanks Nic for a great recipe x
Nicole says:
That is the best! I am so glad your family love it – Isn’t it so great when they all love something that is easy for us to make? 😂❤️ Thank you sooo much for taking the time to write x
danmurphy says:
Our fave!! Honestly, my 4yr old LOVES this lasagne SO much. Last time I made it, she ate 3 bowls! I don’t add the beef stock because when I put a cheese sauce on top, it’s too runny. Less liquid makes it firmer but otherwise, this is a cracking dish and one we have often. YUM!
Nicole says:
Ahhhh this is so fantastic to read! I am so glad you love it as much as we do! Especially your little one! 😂😍 Completely makes sense about the beef stock and cheese sauce. Thank you SO much for trying the recipe and taking the time to write! x
alexandrafoley says:
Only way we cook lasagne now!!
Nicole says:
Haha! YES! Same! 😍 Thank you so much! Nic x
simple-home-edit-heath says:
Our family can’t get enough of this one pot lasagne!