Dinner for 6
One Pot Lasagna
Ground beef, vegetables, tomato sauce, noodles, and cheeses simmer together in one pot for a hearty lasagna.
Typical price
$12.26for 4 servings
$3.07 per serving$12.26 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Photo: pinchofyum.com
- 75 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
ItalianFamilyDinnersOne-potCold-weather comfort
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Bacon$6.49 each typical | 0.25 | $2.27Typical price |
| Leeks and shallots$3.49/lb typical | 0.45 lb | $1.64Typical price |
| Carrots$1.09/lb typical | 0.45 lb | $0.51Typical price |
| Ground beef$5.49/lb typical | 1 lb | $5.49Typical price |
| Fresh tomatoes$1.99/lb typical | 1.55 lb | $3.11Typical price |
| Cream cheese$0.30/oz typical | 4 oz | $1.20Typical price |
| Ramen and Asian noodles$0.18/oz typical | 4 oz | $0.72Typical price |
| Mozzarella$0.30/oz typical | 7 oz | $2.10Typical price |
| Parmesan$0.55/oz typical | 0.25 oz | $0.14Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $18.40 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Salt and pepperWine, beer and spirits
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 7 slices bacon
- 3 shallots
- 3 carrots
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 good sprinkling of salt and pepper
- 1 jars (25 oz) delallo pomodoro fresco tomato basil sauce
- 1/2 cup dry red wine (optional)
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 4 oz delallo whole wheat no-boil lasagna noodles
- 7 oz fresh mozzarella
- fresh basil and parmesan cheese for topping (optional)
Steps
- Heat a large Dutch oven over medium heat and cook the bacon until crisp, then chop it.
- Cook the shallots and carrots in the Dutch oven for 5 minutes, then add the ground beef, salt, and pepper.
- Cook the beef for 8 to 10 minutes, breaking it apart, until it reaches 160 F.
- Stir in the tomato sauce and red wine, then simmer uncovered for 5 minutes.
- Break the lasagna noodles into the pot, add enough water to cover them, and simmer covered over low heat for 25 to 30 minutes.
- Stir in the cream cheese, top with mozzarella, cover, and cook for 5 minutes until the cheese melts.
Swaps
- Ground beef for Ground turkeyabout $0.50/lb less at typical prices
- Carrots for Sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Mozzarella for Cheddar and shredded cheeseabout the same price
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