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Cheesy Lasagna Hamburger Helper

This cheesy on pan pasta dish is easy comfort food at its finest! My family loves to have easy dinners like this planned out for busy weeknights. This one is a favorite with my kids and it pairs perfectly with a salad, or steamed veggies!
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: homemade hamburger helper, one pan meal, dinner, recipe

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 chopped onion
  • 1/2 tsp each of salt and pepper
  • 1 tsp each of paprika and Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 tsp of red pepper flakes
  • 1 TBSP minced garlic
  • 2 cups of beef broth
  • 2 cups of marinara
  • 1/2 cup of heavy cream
  • 8 oz of pasta
  • 1-2 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese
  • Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Brown your ground beef in a skillet with a chopped onion over medium heat
  • Drain any extra grease once beef is browned and season the meat with salt, pepper, paprika, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes
  • Add in minced garlic, beef broth, marinara, heavy cream, and pasta
  • Stir well, cover that up with the lid, and simmer on medium low heat for about 10-15 minutes (stirring a couple times throughout)
  • Once the pasta is cooked add mozzarella cheese over the top and let it sit covered until it melts or pop it in the oven under broil (if using an oven safe skillet)
  • Top it with Parmesan cheese and serve
  • Enjoy
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