Easy One Pot Mascarpone Lasagna

This easy lasagna recipe is rich with creamy mascarpone cheese, sweet Italian sausage, cherry tomatoes and spinach for a hearty sauce that all comes together in one pan. There is no boiling or layering. It’s the easiest 30 minute lasagna you will ever make in a single pot!

I dream of making lasagna all the time. After all, lasagna is one of the most delicious, classic Italian dishes. However, If I’m being completely honest, lasagna kind of intimidates me. The layering, the steps; oh the steps! It becomes a process and honestly these days, who really has time for any of this!?

That’s why this one pot mascarpone lasagna recipe is so amazing – it’s quick, easy and requires only one pot!

One pot meals like this yummy lasagna recipe are single-handedly pulling me through these busy weeknight ‘what’s for dinner’ debacle.

This one pot mascarpone lasagna recipe is perfect for busy weeknights when you’re in a bit of a rush but still want a delicious, comforting meal.

My little tribe raves over this recipe – they seriously cannot get enough and I love every drop (I mean..dollop, we’ll get to that later) of it. It saves me on time and gives me the satisfaction of knowing that what I’m putting into their bellies is as nutritious as it is delicious!

Why do we love this Easy One Pot Mascarpone Lasagna recipe?

• quick and easy: I should just stop right here. When it comes to weeknight meals, I’ve got one option: 30 minutes or less recipes. Add a one-pot recipe to this equation and we’re golden.
• mascarpone cheese: The mascarpone vs. ricotta debate will always go on, and I will always reside on team mascarpone! Ricotta has a grainy texture similar to cottage cheese, whereas mascarpone has a smooth, creamy texture – more spreadable and richer than ricotta cheese. A little bit of mascarpone goes a long way. Once you play on this team, you’re never going back!

• fewer ingredients: This recipe is only made with a few ingredients, all of which can be found at the store and many of which you may already have in your pantry.
• extra protein and veggies: I love packing a recipe with extra protein and veggies so I can get sneak all those rich nutrients into the mouths of my family. This recipe tastes like comfort, but goes down as nutritious as it is delicious. You’ve got ground beef and sweet Italian sausage, cherry tomatoes and good amount of spinach in this recipe. This is the kind of recipe you can feel good about – both nutritionally and flavor wise.

Ingredients for Easy One Pot Mascarpone Lasagna

To make this easy one pot lasagna, you’ll need a few ingredients that you can get at almost any grocery store or even online. You may already have a number of these ingredients on hand. You can make a number of substitutions with this recipe. For example, you can use fresh or canned spinach, risotto or mascarpone cheese, or choose to make this dish sans meat. This is an extremely flexible recipe which gives it extra bonus points!

Here’s what we are working with:

• ground beef
• sweet Italian sausage
• no boil lasagna noodles
• pasta sauce
• cherry tomatoes
• spinach
• red onion
• mascarpone cheese
• shredded mozzarella cheese
• grated parmesan cheese
• roasted garlic powder
• italian seasoning
• dried oregano seasoning
• chicken broth
• egg

How to Make Easy One Pot Mascarpone Lasagna

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add ground beef and sweet Italian sausage and cook until browned, about 3-5 minutes; drain excess fat.
2. Add in diced red onion, spinach, cherry tomatoes, pasta sauce, garlic powder, oregano, and Italian seasoning; season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix well.
3. Bring to a simmer, add in halved lasagna noodles and 2 cups water or chicken broth. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat and simmer until pasta is cooked through, about 12-14 minutes.
4. While pasta cooks, in a medium bowl combine mascarpone cheese, parmesan cheese and 1 egg. Mix well and season with salt and pepper to taste.
5. Turn-off heat. Stir in mozzarella cheese until well combined. Using a small ice cream scoop, top with dollops of the mascarpone mixture and cover until heated through, about 3-5 minutes.

This one pot lasagna recipe is easy to make and tastes absolutely delicious. We sure hope you enjoy this recipe as much as our little tribe has! It’s perfect for those nights when you want a hearty, home-cooked meal but don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen.

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