Copycat Hamburger Helper Lasagna -

When I had Hamburger Helper growing up, I had my favorites: Stroganoff was the best, Cheeseburger came in second place, and Hamburger Helper Lasagna was a close third.

I don’t think I’ve bought a box of Hamburger Helper in over five years. However, I’ve made my own versions multiple times

This was my first attempt at making a Copycat Hamburger Helper Lasagna. I’m surprised it took me this long to attempt it, because this turned out phenomenal. Like most of my other copycat Hamburger Helper recipes, this is easy to make.

This Copycat Hamburger Helper Lasagna recipe is made entirely in one pan and takes less than 30 minutes to throw together. A cost breakdown is probably similar to the boxed version, but I think making it yourself adds a better, richer flavor.

You can also add more or less cheese, marinara, and pasta to your hearts desire. Another big plus to making it yourself: you don’t have all of those other pesky ingredients in it that you can’t pronounce.

I really liked this dish. My husband really liked this dish. I think you will really like it, too.

Enjoy!

Copycat Hamburger Helper Lasagna

Servings: 4-6
Time: 30 mins
Difficulty: Easy
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A simple, one-pot version of the classic Hamburger Helper Lasagna.

Ingredients

1 lb. ground beef

2 tsp. dried basil

2 tsp. Italian seasoning

1 tsp. dried, minced onion

2 tsp. garlic powder

Salt & pepper

2 cups beef broth

2 cups prepared marinara

1 lb. bowtie (farfalle) pasta

1/2 cup milk or half-and-half

1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Grated Parmesan cheese, for topping

Directions

Brown ground beef in a large, deep skillet. Drain grease from beef and add Italian seasoning, basil, dried onion, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
Stir in beef broth, marinara, milk, and pasta. Bring mixture to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and simmer, uncovered and stirring occasionally, for about 10-12 minutes.
Stir in mozzarella cheese and remove from heat. Stir until cheese is melted throughout. Serve topped with extra mozzarella cheese and grated Parmesan.