Copycat Hamburger Helper Lasagna Mix
Copycat Hamburger Helper Lasagna Mix brings classic, cheesy comfort straight from your pantry jar. With tender pasta, rich tomato flavor, and Italian herbs, this pint-sized mix makes weeknight dinners taste slow-cooked without the fuss.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cups rotini pasta or bowtie or mini lasagna noodles if you can find them
- ¼ cup tomato powder
- 2 tablespoons dried minced onion
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
- 1 tablespoon dried basil
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon beef bouillon granules or substitute veggie
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt adjust to taste
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional
- 2 tablespoons dry milk powder
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese powder optional but delish
Instructions
- Brown 1 pound ground beef in a large skillet; drain any excess fat.
- Add contents of jar and 2 ½ cups hot water (plus 1 cup milk if you used cheese powder).
- Stir well, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
- Cover and simmer for 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender and sauce thickens.
- Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
- Optional: Stir in ½ cup shredded mozzarella at the end for that ooey-gooey “lasagna” finish.
Notes
✅ Yields
About 4 hearty servings — just right for family dinner or next-day leftovers.