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One Pot Pastas

BBinging with BabishYouTube45 minutesserves 4
Original video by Binging with Babish on YouTube11:18

About this recipe

One Pot Pastas are the ultimate solution for a quick and satisfying weeknight dinner. This recipe combines the comforting flavors of lasagna with the ease of a one-pot meal, making it perfect for busy evenings.

In this version, broken lasagna noodles are cooked directly in a rich tomato sauce with Italian sausage, creating a deliciously cheesy dish without the fuss of traditional layering.

Ingredient notes

  • Use 10 sheets of lasagna noodles, broken into bite-sized pieces.
  • You can choose between mild or spicy Italian sausage, casings removed.

Tips from Binging with Babish’s video

  • Start by heating olive oil until shimmering before adding the sausage to ensure it browns nicely.
  • Stir the noodles every 5 minutes while cooking to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.

Good to know

How long does it take to make this dish?
The total time to make One Pot Pastas is about 45 minutes.
How many servings does this recipe yield?
This recipe yields 4 servings.

No life story here — the video and the recipe are the whole point. All credit to Binging with Babish: watch the original on YouTube.

The recipe

Serves 4 servingsTime 45 minutes

Ingredients

Steps

  1. 1

    Break the lasagna noodles into bite-sized pieces.

  2. 2

    Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

  3. 3

    Add the Italian sausage to the skillet and brown, crumbling it as it cooks until slightly pink in the center. Remove and drain the sausage.

  4. 4

    Sauté the chopped onion in the remaining fat for 3-5 minutes until softened and translucent.

  5. 5

    Add crushed garlic and red pepper flakes, toasting for about 30 seconds until fragrant.

  6. 6

    Add the crushed San Marzano tomatoes and the sausage back to the skillet along with hot water.

  7. 7

    Fold in the broken lasagna noodles and top with tomato sauce, mixing well.

  8. 8

    Bring to a simmer, cover, and reduce heat to medium-low, cooking for about 20 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes.

  9. 9

    Once the noodles are cooked to your liking, stir in grated Parmesan and cubed mozzarella until well mixed.

  10. 10

    Dot the surface with ricotta cheese, cover, and let the residual heat warm the cheese.

  11. 11

    Garnish with chopped basil before serving.

Heads up — we had to guess a little:

  • The quantity of ricotta cheese is inferred as 'to taste' based on common usage in lasagna recipes.

Credit where it’s due: this recipe was transcribed from Binging with Babish’s original video on YouTube. Follow them there — it’s their dish.

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