Description
Homemade hamburger helper lasagna recipe brings classic comfort to weeknight dinners with rich layers of pasta, ground beef, and melted cheese. Simple ingredients and quick preparation make this dish a family favorite you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound ground beef
Pasta and Seasoning:
- 1 box Hamburger Helper lasagna mix
Liquid and Dairy:
- 2.5 cups hot water
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high temperature and thoroughly cook ground beef until no pink remains, carefully draining accumulated fat.
- Add Hamburger Helper lasagna mix, hot water, and milk to the skillet, stirring to combine and creating a uniform mixture.
- Increase heat to bring contents to a rolling boil, then immediately reduce temperature to low, covering the skillet with a tight-fitting lid.
- Allow mixture to simmer for approximately 20 minutes, gently stirring every 5-7 minutes to prevent pasta from sticking and ensure even cooking.
- Check pasta for tenderness and sauce consistency, ensuring liquid has reduced and noodles are fully cooked.
- Optional: Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese across the surface, allowing residual heat to slightly melt the cheese.
- Remove from heat and let stand for 2-3 minutes to allow sauce to further thicken and stabilize.
- Serve immediately while hot, portioning into individual plates or bowls.
Notes
- Opt for lean ground beef to reduce excess fat and create a healthier version of this classic comfort dish.
- Enhance the flavor by adding a sprinkle of dried basil or oregano during cooking for an authentic Italian-style taste.
- For a gluten-free alternative, look for gluten-free Hamburger Helper lasagna mix or substitute with gluten-free pasta and seasonings.
- Boost nutrition by mixing in diced vegetables like zucchini, spinach, or bell peppers during the simmering process.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 470 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg