This One Pot Lazy Day Lasagne is the ultimate easy comfort dinner! All the classic lasagne flavours, but cooked in just one pan with no layering needed. The pasta cooks straight in the sauce, making it rich, creamy and full of flavour, with plenty of melted cheese on top.
On days when you want something really comforting but can't face all the usual lasagne effort, this one pot lazy day lasagne is the one to make.
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There's no layering, no extra pans, and no pre-cooking the pasta, everything just goes into one pan and cooks together!
As it simmers, the sauce turns rich and thick, the pasta softens perfectly, and once you stir through the cream and melt the cheese on top, it's honestly just as good as a traditional lasagne but so much easier.
It's ideal for busy weeknights when you need something everyone will happily eat without any fuss.
We usually serve it with garlic bread or a salad, and it always goes down really well.
Some of our other favourite easy dinners are this easy chicken chow mein & this one-pan hunter's chicken pasta bake.
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🥘 Ingredients You Will Need
Here is a brief overview of the ingredients you will need to make this one pan lasagne. To find out how to make it allergy-friendly, simply scroll down to the section below this one.
✋ Double check all packaging for allergens ✋
- Beef Mince - If you are using a mince with a higher fat %, you may want to drain any excess fat after browning.
- Onion, Carrot & Celery - The classic soffritto base.
- Garlic - Adds loads of flavour.
- Beef Stock - Helps to cook the pasta and create a rich sauce.
- Tomato Purée - Gives a deeper, richer tomato flavour.
- Chopped Tomatoes - The base of the sauce.
- Mixed Herbs - Adds that classic Italian-style flavour.
- Lasagne Sheets - Broken up and cooked directly in the sauce. If you use fresh sheets, reduce the cooking time slightly.
- Double Cream - Makes the sauce creamy in place of the traditional white sauce.
- Mozzarella & Cheddar - For that melty, golden cheesy topping.
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
🥜 How Can I Make This Dish Allergy Friendly?
✔️ Gluten-Free:
Use gluten-free lasagne sheets and check your stock is gluten-free.
✔️ Dairy-Free:
Swap the cream for a dairy-free alternative and use dairy-free cheese.
✏️ How To Make One Pot Lasagne
⬇️ Here you will find an overview of how to make the recipe. For full information on ingredients and quantities please see the recipe card at the bottom of the page ⬇️
Step 1:
Heat a large pan with a drizzle of oil over a medium-high heat. Add the beef mince and cook for 5-6 minutes, breaking it up with a spoon as it browns. If there's a lot of fat in the pan, just drain a bit off so the sauce doesn't end up greasy. (photo 1)
Step 2:
Add the chopped onion, carrot and celery straight into the pan. Cook for around 5 minutes until everything starts to soften, then stir in the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant. (photo 2)
Step 3:
Stir in the tomato purée and mixed herbs, then pour in the chopped tomatoes and beef stock. Give it all a good stir and season with salt and pepper. (photo 3&4)
Step 4:
Add the broken lasagne sheets and gently push them down into the sauce so they're mostly covered. Don't worry if a few edges are sticking out; they'll soften as it cooks. (photo 5)
Step 5:
Bring everything to a gentle simmer, pop a lid on and cook for 15-20 minutes until the pasta is soft. Give it a stir every now and then to stop anything catching on the bottom, and if it looks a bit thick, just add a splash of water or stock. (photo 6)
Step 6:
Stir through the double cream - this is what makes the sauce really rich and brings everything together.
Step 7:
Sprinkle over the mozzarella and cheddar, then either put the lid back on for 5-10 minutes until melted, or pop it under the grill for a few minutes if you want that golden, bubbly top.
💡 Lauren's Top Tips
- 🌟 Break The Pasta Up Well: Smaller pieces cook more evenly and are easier to eat.
- 🌟 Keep An Eye On The Liquid: If it starts to look too thick while cooking, just add a splash of water or stock.
- 🌟 Stir Occasionally: This stops the pasta from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
- 🌟 Grill The Cheese If You Can: It gives that proper golden, bubbly finish just like a baked lasagne.
🔨 The Meal Planning Toolbox
🗒️ Make Ahead
You can prep all the veg earlier in the day so it's ready to go at dinner time.
🗒️ Batch Cooking
Double the recipe and freeze half for an easy dinner another day.
🗒️ Leftovers & Storage
Store in the fridge for up to 3 days in an airtight container.
🗒️Freezing
Freeze for up to 3 months once cooled. Freeze in individual portions.
🗒️ Reheating
Reheat on the hob or in the microwave until piping hot. Add a splash of water or stock to loosen the sauce if needed.
💬 Recipe FAQs
Can I use a different type of mince?
Yes, turkey or chicken mince works well if you want a lighter option.
No, that's the best bit - they cook straight in the sauce.
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📖 Recipe
One Pot Lazy Day Lasagne (One Pan Lasagne)
Equipment
- Large frying pan with lid
Ingredients
- 500 g (1lb) beef mince
- onion finely diced
- 1 stick celery finely diced
- carrot finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic crushed
- 500 ml (2 cups) beef stock
- 1 tablespoon tomato puree
- 400 g (14oz) tinned chopped tomatoes
- teaspoon mixed herbs
- 250 g dried lasagne sheets 8-10 sheets
- 50 ml ( ¼ cup) double cream
- 60 g ( ½ cup) mozzarella grated
- 60 g ( ½ cup) cheddar grated
Instructions
- Add the chopped onion, carrot and celery to the pan and cook for 5 minutes until softened. Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Stir in the tomato purée and mixed herbs, then add the chopped tomatoes and beef stock. Season to taste.
- Add the broken lasagne sheets and push them down into the sauce.
- Stir through the cream.
- Sprinkle over the cheese and cook until melted, either with the lid on for a few more minutes or under the grill until golden.
Notes
- No need to pre-cook the lasagne sheets - they cook directly in the sauce
- Break the pasta into smaller pieces so it cooks evenly
- Stir occasionally while simmering to stop it sticking to the pan
- Add a splash of water or stock if the sauce thickens too much
- Drain excess fat from the mince to avoid a greasy sauce
- The cream added at the end makes the sauce rich and brings everything together
- For a golden, bubbly top, finish under the grill instead of just melting the cheese with the lid on
- Can be made ahead and reheats well with a splash of water or stock
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