pastaitalian american inspiredsimmered
Lazy Lasagna
Ground beef, sauce and egg noodles cook together in one pan before ricotta and mozzarella are added.
From YouTube · Apr 21, 2026
Ground beef, sauce and egg noodles cook together in one pan before ricotta and mozzarella are added.
10 min
Prep time
25 min
Cook time
35 min
Total time
1 skillet
Yield
Ingredients
6 ingredients- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 jar pasta sauce
- 2 to 3 cups water
- 1/2 to 1 pound egg noodles
- 1 cup ricotta or cottage cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella
Method
7 steps- Brown the ground beef thoroughly in a large deep skillet.
- Add the pasta sauce, 2 cups water and the egg noodles.
- Cover and simmer until the noodles are tender and have absorbed most of the liquid, adding some of the remaining water if needed.
- Stir in the ricotta or cottage cheese.
- Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella evenly over the top.
- Cover and cook for about 5 minutes, until the mozzarella has melted.
- Serve hot once the beef is fully cooked and the noodles are tender.
Recipe notes
Helpful tips
- Begin with 2 cups water and add more only if the noodles need it.
- The noodle quantity varies from 1/2 to 1 pound, so liquid needs will vary.
- The stated 5 minutes applies only to melting the mozzarella, not the whole recipe.
- The source does not state the noodle simmer time or serving yield.
Equipment
- Large deep skillet with lid
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Measuring cup
Storage
Cool promptly and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Reheat until piping hot.
Additional tips
- Cook the beef completely and ensure the noodles are tender before serving.
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