Description
Hearty Italian Lasagna Delight promises a mouthwatering journey through layers of rich cheese, savory meat, and delicate pasta. Carefully crafted ingredients blend harmoniously, inviting you to savor each comforting bite of this classic Mediterranean masterpiece.
Ingredients
Scale
Meats and Proteins:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef or Italian sausage
Cheeses:
- 1 cup (226 grams) shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup (50 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
Herbs, Spices, and Liquids:
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) olive oil
- 4 cups (946 milliliters) chicken broth
- 2 cups (473 milliliters) Alfredo sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 (14.5 ounces / 411 grams) can diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Pasta:
- 8 lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley or basil for garnish
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a spacious pot over medium temperature, creating a sizzling base for the culinary journey.
- Introduce ground meat, breaking it into delicate crumbles while cooking until rich golden-brown. Eliminate any excess fatty residue to ensure a clean, robust flavor profile.
- Gently incorporate diced onions, allowing them to soften and release their sweet aromatics. Add minced garlic, stirring until the kitchen fills with an enticing fragrance.
- Stream in chicken broth, Alfredo sauce, and diced tomatoes, transforming the mixture into a harmonious liquid canvas. Sprinkle dried herbs and seasonings, creating depth and complexity.
- Elevate the temperature momentarily, bringing the liquid to a vigorous boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer. Let the flavors meld and intensify for approximately 10 minutes.
- Carefully layer broken lasagna noodles into the simmering liquid, allowing them to absorb the rich essence. Cook until pasta reaches perfect tenderness, typically 10-12 minutes.
- Finale the dish by folding in mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses, watching them dissolve into a luxurious, velvety sauce that blankets each ingredient with creamy indulgence.
Notes
- This one-pot wonder transforms classic lasagna into a comforting, creamy soup that’s easier to prepare than traditional layered versions.
- Perfect for busy weeknights, the recipe cuts down cooking time while delivering maximum flavor with minimal kitchen cleanup.
- Broken lasagna noodles absorb the rich, savory broth, creating a delightful texture that blends the best of soup and pasta.
- Customize the dish by swapping ground beef with Italian sausage or making it vegetarian with plant-based alternatives.
- Pro tip: Use freshly grated Parmesan for the most robust cheese flavor and creamiest consistency.
- Leftovers taste even better the next day as the flavors continue to meld and intensify.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg