30 Minute Lasagna Bowls
Satisfy your lasagna cravings in just 30 minutes with these irresistible 30 Minute Lasagna Bowls! This quick, one-pan wonder brings together tender mini lasagna noodles simmered in a rich marinara sauce with savory ground beef or turkey, fragrant garlic, and onions. Topped with a creamy dollop of ricotta-Parmesan blend and a blanket of gooey melted mozzarella, each bowl offers all the comforting flavors of traditional lasagna without the lengthy prep or baking time. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe is easy, hearty, and customizable with fresh basil for a burst of herbaceous flavor. Discover the ultimate shortcut to homemade lasagna your whole family will love!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef (or ground turkey)
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup water
- 8 ounces mini lasagna noodles or broken lasagna sheets
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Heat a large skillet or sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat if necessary.
Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes, until the onion is softened and fragrant.
Stir in the marinara sauce, water, dried Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
Add the mini lasagna noodles (or broken lasagna sheets) directly into the skillet. Stir to coat the noodles in the sauce. Cover the skillet and let it simmer for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, until the noodles are tender.
While the lasagna noodles cook, mix the ricotta cheese and grated Parmesan cheese in a small bowl. Set aside.
Once the noodles are cooked, remove the skillet from heat. Divide the lasagna mixture evenly into four bowls.
Dollop a generous spoonful of the ricotta-Parmesan mixture on top of each bowl. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the top.
If desired, microwave each bowl individually for 15-20 seconds to melt the mozzarella cheese, or place the bowls under a preheated broiler for 2-3 minutes until golden and bubbly.
Garnish each lasagna bowl with freshly chopped basil before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3039 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 164.6 g | 211% | |
| Saturated Fat | 75.9 g | 380% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 634 mg | 211% | |
| Sodium | 3864 mg | 168% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 218.8 g | 80% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.6 g | 52% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.1 g | ||
| Protein | 183.4 g | 367% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 2487 mg | 191% | |
| Iron | 20.9 mg | 116% | |
| Potassium | 1936 mg | 41% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
