Impossibly Easy Lasagna Pie with Ground Beef and Three Cheeses
This creative twist on traditional lasagna transforms familiar Italian flavors into a convenient pie format. Ground beef is layered with ricotta, Parmesan, and mozzarella cheeses, then topped with a Bisquick batter that creates its own crust as it bakes. The result is a hearty, family-friendly dinner that delivers all the comfort of lasagna with a fraction of the prep work. Perfect for busy weeknights when you want something satisfying but don't have time for layering noodles.
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup ricotta cheese or small curd creamed cottage cheese
- 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup spaghetti sauce
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup Original Bisquick mixflour + baking powder1/2 cup flour + 1 tsp baking powderpantry
homemade option
- 1 cup milk
- 2 eggs
- additional spaghetti sauce, heated(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Heat oven and grease pie plate
- 2
Spread ricotta cheese in pie plate and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese
- 3
Cook ground beef until brown and drain
- 4
Stir mozzarella cheese, spaghetti sauce and salt into beef and spoon over cheeses
- 5
Stir Bisquick mix, milk and eggs until blended and pour into pie plate
- 6
Bake until knife inserted in center comes out clean
- 7
Sprinkle with remaining cheese and bake until melted
- 8
Cool before serving with additional spaghetti sauce
Tips
Let the pie cool for the full 5 minutes to help it set properly and make slicing easier.
Use lean ground beef to prevent excess grease from making the bottom soggy.
Make sure to drain the beef thoroughly before adding other ingredients.
Good to Know
Refrigerate leftovers up to 3 days. Reheat individual slices in microwave.
Can assemble and refrigerate up to 4 hours before baking. Add 5-10 minutes to bake time if cold.
Serve hot with additional warmed spaghetti sauce and a side salad.
Common Mistakes
Don't skip draining the beef to avoid a greasy bottom crust
Don't overbake or the egg mixture will become rubbery
Substitutions
Dairy-Free Swaps
General Alternatives
homemade option
FAQ
Can I use regular flour instead of Bisquick?
Yes, substitute 1/2 cup flour mixed with 1 teaspoon baking powder and a pinch of salt for similar results.
How do I know when it's done baking?
Insert a knife in the center - it should come out clean with no wet batter clinging to it.
Can I freeze this lasagna pie?
Yes, wrap cooled pie tightly and freeze up to 3 months. Thaw overnight and reheat in 350°F oven.