The CHEESIEST High Protein One Pan Lasagna! ONLY 475 calories with 50g Protein🔥🍝

Ingredients

• 500 g Lean Ground Beef (80% lean, preferably grass‑fed)
• to taste Seasonings (Salt, black pepper, dried Italian herbs (oregano, basil))
• 1 Onion (Medium, finely chopped)
• 1 Carrot (Medium, diced small)
• 2 cloves Garlic (Minced)
• 400 g Tomato Sauce (No‑added‑sugar variety preferred)
• 30 g Tomato Paste (About 2 tbsp)
• 300 ml Chicken Stock (Low‑sodium, preferably homemade or broth concentrate diluted)
• 100 g Light Cream Cheese (Room temperature, cut into cubes)
• 6 Lasagna Sheets (No‑boil sheets, broken to fit pan if needed)
• 100 g Mozzarella Cheese (Shredded; low‑moisture preferred)

Instructions

1. Brown the Ground Beef

   Heat the skillet over medium‑high heat, add the lean ground beef, break it up with a wooden spoon and cook until fully browned, about 5 minutes.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: Medium‑high

2. Season the Beef

   Sprinkle the seasonings (salt, pepper, dried Italian herbs) over the browned beef, stir to combine and cook another 1 minute.

   Time: PT1M

   Temperature: Medium‑high

3. Sauté Aromatics

   Push the beef to one side of the pan, add the chopped onion, diced carrot, and minced garlic to the empty space. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and fragrant, about 5 minutes.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: Medium

4. Add Tomato Base and Cream Cheese

   Stir the tomato sauce, tomato paste, and chicken stock into the pan. Add the cubed light cream cheese, stirring until it melts and the mixture bubbles lightly.

   Time: PT4M

   Temperature: Medium

5. Layer Lasagna Sheets

   Lay the lasagna sheets on top of the sauce in a single layer, gently pressing them into the liquid so they begin to soften.

   Time: PT2M

6. Simmer Until Pasta Is Cooked

   Reduce heat to low, cover the skillet with the lid, and let the lasagna simmer until the sheets are tender, about 20 minutes. Check halfway and gently stir the edges to prevent sticking.

   Time: PT20M

   Temperature: Low

7. Finish with Mozzarella

   Remove the lid, sprinkle shredded mozzarella evenly over the top, cover again and let melt for 2 minutes.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: Low

8. Portion and Serve

   Turn off the heat, let the lasagna rest 3 minutes, then slice into four equal portions and serve.

   Time: PT3M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

480

Protein

50 g

Carbohydrates

38 g

Fat

15 g

Fiber

5 g