For the past couple of weeks, I’ve been going through my older recipes on this blog and trying to come up with a solution to have these recipes be for 1 or 2 servings only. I only cook for one person. It used to be 2 when I was married but that was a couple of years ago, and now I’m divorced. I’ll maybe cook for 3 or 4 people when there’s company and that’s it. 8X8 casserole dishes or 8X13 casserole dishes are WAY TOO much food for 1 person.
![For the past couple of weeks, I’ve been going through my older recipes on this blog and trying to come up with a solution to have these recipes be for 1 or 2 servings only. I only cook for one person.](https://www.recipe-diaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/lasagnafor21.jpg)
I know if you make that much food you can freeze it, but I am not the type of person that likes to eat the same thing every day. If I have the same leftovers for 3 days in a row I’m so bored with it already. That leads to food waste, and food waste is something I’d like to get under control as well in this house. I think owning smaller sized serving pans is an awesome solution to all the casserole-type dishes on my blog.
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Why You Will Like This Recipe
My Mom’s recipe for Spaghetti with ground Meat Sauce is great for lasagna and that is what I used in this recipe. I just added some cooked lasagna noodles, mozzarella cheese, and cottage cheese.
Do you cook for more than 1 or 2 people? Let me know how many people you cook for in the comments below.
I used mozzarella and cottage cheese because that is what I had on hand. Use whatever cheese you like if you don’t want to use cottage cheese or mozzarella. Ricotta cheese works great for lasagna.
Ingredients Needed
- Ground Beef 93% - Is considered better than higher fat options for several reasons. First, it has less saturated fat, which can contribute to heart disease and other health issues. Additionally, it tends to have fewer calories per serving, making it a good option for those watching their weight. The 96% lean ground beef from Aldi is my favorite. Can also sub ground turkey!
- Can tomato sauce - When purchasing canned diced tomatoes, it is important to read the label and choose a product with no added salt or sugar if you are looking for a healthier option.
- Can tomato paste - is a thick paste made by cooking tomatoes for several hours to reduce the water content and intensify their flavor.
- Italian Mushroom spaghetti sauce mix or Italian Seasoning Mix
- Sugar - Gives the sauce a little sweetness
- Oregano leaves - is a common herb used in cooking, particularly in Mediterranean and Mexican cuisine. It has a pungent, slightly bitter taste and a strong aroma
- Garlic crushed - Chopped fresh garlic can take some time to chop so I often always use the freshly minced garlic that comes already made in a jar.
- Lasagna Noodles - Broken in Half or into small pieces
- Mozzarella Cheese - I like to use Reduced-Fat Cheese because it has a lower calorie count and less saturated fat than regular cheese, but it may also have a different taste and texture. It also helps with keeping the calorie count pretty low for this recipe.
- Cottage Cheese - Cottage cheese adds a lot of extra protein to dish.
- See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.
How to Make Lasagna For 2
Step 1: In a non stick skillet, cook ground beef and garlic over medium heat until well browned. Stir in tomato sauce, tomato paste, and water. Season with sugar, seasoning packet, oregano, and bay leaf. Simmer, covered, for about 1 ½ hours, stirring occasionally.
![Lasagna sauce cooking in a skillet.](https://www.recipe-diaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/lasagnafor2step1.jpg)
Step 2: Bring a medium sized pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Break 3 lasagna noodles down the middle. Cook lasagna noodles in boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes. Drain noodles, and rinse with cold water.
![Boiled lasagna noodles.](https://www.recipe-diaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/lasagnafor2step2.jpg)
Step 3: In a mixing bowl, combine cottage, parmesan cheese, and egg. Season with salt and pepper.
![Cottage cheese and egg mixed together in a bowl.](https://www.recipe-diaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/lasagnafor2step3.jpg)
Step 4: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Step 5: To assemble, spread ½ cup of meat sauce in the bottom of a 5x5 inch baking dish. Arrange 2 noodles lengthwise over meat sauce. Spread with one half of the cottage cheese mixture. Top with a ½ of the mozzarella cheese. Spoon ½ cup of meat sauce over mozzarella.
![Layered lasagna with cheese, cottage cheese, and ground beef.](https://www.recipe-diaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/lasagnafor2step5.jpg)
Repeat layers, and top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Cover with foil: to prevent sticking, either spray foil with cooking spray, or make sure the foil does not touch the cheese.
- Bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove foil, and bake an additional 25 minutes. Cool for 15 minutes before serving.
- I always make an extra couple noodles, just in case one breaks.
Tips for Lasagna Recipe for 2
Freeze all the leftovers for later use. This is pretty much a no brainer, but you need to ask yourself if you’re going to eventually eat all that food. Have you ever Kon Mari your fridge or freezer before and found leftovers that you never ate?
If you make something and you know you are going to be seeing that person offer them some leftovers. I did this with my one friend who worked construction all day long.
Purchase smaller sized pans for only 1 or 2 servings. Enter the 5X5 in pan or casserole dish. This is genius and this lasagna recipe was the first time I tested this 5X5 in pan for the first time with this lasagna recipe for 2. It worked out great! In fact, it made me want to store my other casserole dishes somewhere else other than the kitchen so they aren’t taking up space.
How to freeze lasagna? You can freeze the leftovers by letting the lasagna completely cool and storing the slices in individual air tight containers to make for later.
What to serve with lasagna? When I make lasagna, I like to serve it with some good crusty bread or Caesar salad on the side.
Other Lasagna Recipes
Trisha Yearwood’s Cowboy Lasagna
Lasagna Rolls with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
![Lasagna Recipe for 2 servings](https://www.recipe-diaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/lasagnaquick.jpg)
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Lasagna Recipe for 2
- Prep Time: 1 hr 15 min
- Cook Time: 60 min
- Total Time: 2 hr 15 min
- Yield: 2 1x
- Category: Medium
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
Description
Lasagna Recipe for 2
Ingredients
- ½ pound 96% lean ground beef
- 1 clove garlic crushed
- 1 8 oz can tomato sauce
- 1 tablespoon of tomato paste
- 4 oz water
- ¼ teaspoon of sugar
- ½ envelope Italian Mushroom spaghetti sauce mix
- ¼ teaspoon oregano leaves
- 1 bay leaf
3 lasagna noodles, broken in half - 1 cup of cottage cheese
- 2 tablespoons of parmesan cheese
- ½ cup of mozzarella
Instructions
- In a non stick skillet, cook ground beef and garlic over medium heat until well browned. Stir in tomato sauce, tomato paste, and water. Season with sugar, seasoning packet, oregano, and bay leaf. Simmer, covered, for about 1 ½ hours, stirring occasionally.
- Bring a medium sized pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Break 3 lasagna noodles down the middle. Cook lasagna noodles in boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes. Drain noodles, and rinse with cold water.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cottage, parmesan cheese, and egg. Season with salt and pepper.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- To assemble, spread ½ cup of meat sauce in the bottom of a 5x5 inch baking dish. Arrange 2 noodles lengthwise over meat sauce. Spread with one half of the cottage cheese mixture. Top with a ½ of the mozzarella cheese. Spoon ½ cup of meat sauce over mozzarella. Repeat layers, and top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Cover with foil: to prevent sticking, either spray foil with cooking spray, or make sure the foil does not touch the cheese.
- Bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove foil, and bake an additional 25 minutes. Cool for 15 minutes before serving.
- I always make an extra couple noodles, just in case one breaks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 474
- Sugar: 15g
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 45g
Jenna says
It was a 4X4in pan.
Claudia Myles says
what size pan do you use. thx.
Jenna says
If there are no points on a recipe that means it is not WW friendly. I only add the points to recipes that are.
Karen says
Points please