This Hamburger Helper lasagna is a homemade, tasty, and easy one-pot meal that is perfect for any night of the week! It is not only healthier but also much more delicious than anything you’ll make from a box. Of course, this comfort food is still super convenient and ready to enjoy in just 20 minutes!
Homemade Hamburger Helper Lasagna Copycat Recipe
Hamburger Helper is known for being a super convenient and quick dinner that makes meal planning easier for families. Of course, this homemade version tastes way better than the boxed kind, and it is still just as easy!
Not to mention, this entire meal can be made in one pot so you won’t have to spend forever cleaning up the kitchen. It’s a win-win for everyone!
🥘 Hamburger Helper Lasagna Ingredients
This ingredient list is pretty straightforward for this copycat recipe. Don’t stop short thinking that you can’t get hold of mafalda pasta, any short noodle will work perfectly!
- Ground Beef - 1 pound of ground beef.Dried Minced Onion - 1 tablespoon of dried minced onion.Garlic Powder - ½ teaspoon of garlic powder.Salt & Pepper - ¼ teaspoon of both salt and pepper, adjust to taste.Italian Seasoning - 1 tablespoon of Italian seasoning. Marinara Sauce - 2 cups of marinara sauce.Pasta - 8 ounces of mafalda pasta. If you can’t find it, any short noodle will work (*see note).Beef Broth - 2½ cups of beef broth.Milk - ½ cup of milk.Mozzarella - 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese.
Be sure to see the free printable recipe card below for ingredients, exact amounts & instructions with tips!
🔪 How To Make Hamburger Helper Lasagna
This homemade version of hamburger helper is just as convenient and simple as the original. Simply grab a large pot, deep skillet, or Dutch oven plus some measuring cups and a wooden spoon and you are ready to begin!
This recipe will make 6 hearty servings, so it is perfect for a weeknight family dinner!
- Brown the beef. Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat and add your 1 pound of ground beef. Cook until the meat has browned, breaking it up into smaller pieces as you cook. Drain any excess fat.Add the seasonings. Add your 1 tablespoon of dried minced onion, ½ teaspoon of garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon of salt and pepper, and 1 tablespoon of Italian seasoning. Stir until evenly distributed.Mix in ingredients. Next, add in your 2 cups of marinara sauce, 8 ounces of uncooked pasta, 2½ cups of beef broth, and ½ cup of milk, and then stir to combine. Use a wooden spoon to scrape the brown bits off of the bottom of the pot (deglazing).Boil then simmer. Bring the mixture to a boil and then reduce the heat to low. Allow the mixture to simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the pasta is cooked (most of the liquid should be absorbed).Melt the cheese. Stir in your 1 cup of shredded mozzarella and allow the dish to cook for another 30 seconds or until the cheese is fully melted.Enjoy. Serve immediately while warm.
Serve your lasagna hamburger helper with a fresh wedge salad as an appetizer! Then, pair it with a side of some homemade sour cream cornbread. Enjoy!
💭 Angela’s Tips & Recipe Notes
- Don’t worry if you can’t find any mafalda pasta. Any small noodles will work! I used farfalle, but pasta like farfalle, rotini, penne, cavatappi, fusilli, gemelli, elbow, or shells are all great options too!I always modify my Hamburger Helper with quick stir-ins. I recommend some additional basil for this recipe, up to a ½ tablespoon (to taste).For a low-calorie alternative, try out ground turkey or chicken!To store: Allow your hamburger helper to cool completely and then place it into an airtight container and store it in the fridge for up to 4 days.To freeze: When stored in an airtight container, your hamburger helper can be frozen for up to 3 months. Allow it to thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating.To reheat: You can reheat small, single-serve portions in the microwave. For larger amounts, reheat in a pot on the stove over medium heat.
Do I Need To Cook The Pasta Before Adding It To Hamburger Helper? Nope! This is one of the amazing things about this convenient meal! Simply add your uncooked pasta to the pot and that’s it! Can I Add More Vegetables To This Dish? Of course! You can swap out the dried minced onion for fresh onion, trade the garlic powder for minced garlic, or add in some bell peppers or zucchini! Toss in any veggies you like, I just recommend sauteing them first to make them nice and tender. What Can I Serve With My Homemade Hamburger Helper Lasagna? This simple meal doesn’t need any sides to go with it - even though some tasty garlic bread is always a welcome side! But if you want to add on some delicious pairings, try out some steamed broccoli, corn on the cob, honey glazed carrots, or sauteed mushrooms and onions!
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Hamburger Helper Lasagna
This Hamburger Helper lasagna is a homemade, tasty, and easy one-pot meal that is perfect for any night of the week! It is not only healthier but also much more delicious than anything you’ll make from a box. Of course, this comfort food is still super convenient and ready to enjoy in just 20 minutes!
Author | Angela
Servings: 6 servings Calories: 444kcal Prep 5 minutes Cooking 15 minutes Total Time 20 minutes
Pin Recipe Share on Facebook Ingredients US CustomaryMetric1x2x3x▢ 1 lb ground beef▢ 1 tablespoon dried minced onion▢ ½ teaspoon garlic powder▢ ¼ teaspoon each, salt & pepper (to taste)▢ 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning▢ 2 cups marinara sauce▢ 8 oz mafalda pasta (uncooked - or any short noodle *see note)▢ 2 ½ cups beef broth▢ ½ cup milk▢ 1 cup mozzarella cheese (shredded)
InstructionsHeat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat and add your ground beef. Cook until the meat has browned, breaking it up into smaller pieces as you cook. Drain any excess fat.1 lb ground beefAdd your dried minced onion, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Stir until evenly distributed.1 tablespoon dried minced onion, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon each, salt & pepper, 1 tablespoon Italian seasoningNext, add in your marinara sauce, uncooked pasta, beef broth, and milk, and then stir to combine. Use a wooden spoon to scrape the brown bits off of the bottom of the pot (deglazing).2 cups marinara sauce, 8 oz mafalda pasta, 2 ½ cups beef broth, ½ cup milkBring the mixture to a boil and then reduce the heat to low. Allow the mixture to simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the pasta is cooked (most of the liquid should be absorbed). Stir in your shredded mozzarella and allow the dish to cook for another 30 seconds or until the cheese is fully melted.1 cup mozzarella cheeseServe immediately while warm. Equipment You May NeedLarge StockpotMeasuring CupsMeasuring Spoons Notes Don’t worry if you can’t find any mafalda pasta. Any small noodles will work! I used farfalle, but pasta like farfalle, rotini, penne, cavatappi, fusilli, gemelli, elbow, or shells are all great options too! I always modify my Hamburger Helper with quick stir-ins. I recommend some additional basil for this recipe, up to a ½ tablespoon (to taste). For a low calorie alternatives, try out ground turkey or chicken! To store: Allow your hamburger helper to cool completely and then place it into an airtight container and store it in the fridge for up to 4 days. To freeze: When stored in an airtight container, your hamburger helper can be frozen for up to 3 months. Allow to thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating. To reheat: You can reheat small, single-serve portions in the microwave. For larger amounts, reheat in a pot on the stove over medium heat.
NutritionCalories: 444kcal (22%) | Carbohydrates: 36g (12%) | Protein: 28g (56%) | Fat: 21g (32%) | Saturated Fat: 9g (56%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 71mg (24%) | Sodium: 700mg (30%) | Potassium: 623mg (18%) | Fiber: 4g (17%) | Sugar: 6g (7%) | Vitamin A: 555IU (11%) | Vitamin C: 6mg (7%) | Calcium: 194mg (19%) | Iron: 4mg (22%) Did you try this recipe? Rate it below!I can’t wait to see your results! Mention @bake_it_with_love or tag #bake_it_with_love! copycat, hamburger helper, hamburger helper copycat recipes, hamburger helper lasagna, HAmburger Helper Lasagna ingredients, homemade hamburger helper, how to make Hamburger Helper flavors at home, lasagna, one pot meal Course Main CourseCuisine American
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Nope! This is one of the amazing things about this convenient meal! Simply add your uncooked pasta to the pot and that’s it!
Can I Add More Vegetables To This Dish? Of course! You can swap out the dried minced onion for fresh onion, trade the garlic powder for minced garlic, or add in some bell peppers or zucchini! Toss in any veggies you like, I just recommend sauteing them first to make them nice and tender.
What Can I Serve With My Homemade Hamburger Helper Lasagna? This simple meal doesn’t need any sides to go with it - even though some tasty garlic bread is always a welcome side! But if you want to add on some delicious pairings, try out some steamed broccoli, corn on the cob, honey glazed carrots, or sauteed mushrooms and onions!
Of course! You can swap out the dried minced onion for fresh onion, trade the garlic powder for minced garlic, or add in some bell peppers or zucchini! Toss in any veggies you like, I just recommend sauteing them first to make them nice and tender.
This simple meal doesn’t need any sides to go with it - even though some tasty garlic bread is always a welcome side! But if you want to add on some delicious pairings, try out some steamed broccoli, corn on the cob, honey glazed carrots, or sauteed mushrooms and onions!
Do you love a recipe you tried? Please leave a 5-star 🌟rating in the recipe card below and/or a review in the comments section further down the page. Stay in touch with me through social media @ Pinterest, Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter! Don’t forget to tag me when you try one of my recipes!
Love This Recipe?Click On A Star To Rate It!
5 from 13 reviews
Hamburger Helper Lasagna
Author | Angela
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 444kcal
Prep 5 minutes
Cooking 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Ingredients US CustomaryMetric1x2x3x▢ 1 lb ground beef▢ 1 tablespoon dried minced onion▢ ½ teaspoon garlic powder▢ ¼ teaspoon each, salt & pepper (to taste)▢ 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning▢ 2 cups marinara sauce▢ 8 oz mafalda pasta (uncooked - or any short noodle *see note)▢ 2 ½ cups beef broth▢ ½ cup milk▢ 1 cup mozzarella cheese (shredded)
InstructionsHeat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat and add your ground beef. Cook until the meat has browned, breaking it up into smaller pieces as you cook. Drain any excess fat.1 lb ground beefAdd your dried minced onion, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Stir until evenly distributed.1 tablespoon dried minced onion, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon each, salt & pepper, 1 tablespoon Italian seasoningNext, add in your marinara sauce, uncooked pasta, beef broth, and milk, and then stir to combine. Use a wooden spoon to scrape the brown bits off of the bottom of the pot (deglazing).2 cups marinara sauce, 8 oz mafalda pasta, 2 ½ cups beef broth, ½ cup milkBring the mixture to a boil and then reduce the heat to low. Allow the mixture to simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the pasta is cooked (most of the liquid should be absorbed). Stir in your shredded mozzarella and allow the dish to cook for another 30 seconds or until the cheese is fully melted.1 cup mozzarella cheeseServe immediately while warm.
Equipment You May NeedLarge StockpotMeasuring CupsMeasuring Spoons
Notes Don’t worry if you can’t find any mafalda pasta. Any small noodles will work! I used farfalle, but pasta like farfalle, rotini, penne, cavatappi, fusilli, gemelli, elbow, or shells are all great options too! I always modify my Hamburger Helper with quick stir-ins. I recommend some additional basil for this recipe, up to a ½ tablespoon (to taste). For a low calorie alternatives, try out ground turkey or chicken! To store: Allow your hamburger helper to cool completely and then place it into an airtight container and store it in the fridge for up to 4 days. To freeze: When stored in an airtight container, your hamburger helper can be frozen for up to 3 months. Allow to thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating. To reheat: You can reheat small, single-serve portions in the microwave. For larger amounts, reheat in a pot on the stove over medium heat.
Nutrition
Calories: 444kcal (22%) | Carbohydrates: 36g (12%) | Protein: 28g (56%) | Fat: 21g (32%) | Saturated Fat: 9g (56%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 71mg (24%) | Sodium: 700mg (30%) | Potassium: 623mg (18%) | Fiber: 4g (17%) | Sugar: 6g (7%) | Vitamin A: 555IU (11%) | Vitamin C: 6mg (7%) | Calcium: 194mg (19%) | Iron: 4mg (22%)
Did you try this recipe? Rate it below!I can’t wait to see your results! Mention @bake_it_with_love or tag #bake_it_with_love!
Course Main CourseCuisine American
US CustomaryMetric
