One Pot Pastas
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
Ingredients
Steps
- 1
Break the lasagna noodles into bite-sized pieces.
- 2
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- 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
Sauté the chopped onion in the remaining fat for 3-5 minutes until softened and translucent.
- 5
Add crushed garlic and red pepper flakes, toasting for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 6
Add the crushed San Marzano tomatoes and the sausage back to the skillet along with hot water.
- 7
Fold in the broken lasagna noodles and top with tomato sauce, mixing well.
- 8
Bring to a simmer, cover, and reduce heat to medium-low, cooking for about 20 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes.
- 9
Once the noodles are cooked to your liking, stir in grated Parmesan and cubed mozzarella until well mixed.
- 10
Dot the surface with ricotta cheese, cover, and let the residual heat warm the cheese.
- 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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