Skillet Lasagna
A quick and easy one-pan lasagna recipe that's cozy, cheesy, and perfect for busy weeknights without the hassle of multiple dishes.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground beef or Italian sausage You can choose either based on preference.
- 1 small Onion, chopped
- 3-4 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 jar Marinara sauce (24 ounces) or homemade sauce
- 1 cup Water or low sodium broth
- 8-10 pieces Lasagna noodles, broken Break into pieces for easier cooking.
- 1 cup Ricotta or cottage cheese Ricotta is more traditional, but cottage cheese is lighter.
- 2 cups Shredded mozzarella
- 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan
- 1-2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- to taste Salt and pepper
- pinch Red pepper flakes (optional) For a bit of heat.
- handful Spinach (optional) Can be stirred in at the end.
Instructions
Cooking
- Heat a splash of oil in a large deep skillet over medium heat.
- Add the ground meat and break it up until mostly browned.
- Toss in the chopped onion and let it soften for a few minutes.
- Add minced garlic and stir for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the marinara sauce and water/broth, then stir in the Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add the broken lasagna noodles, ensuring they are mostly covered by the sauce. Cover with a lid and simmer for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- If the sauce is too thick before the noodles are tender, add a splash of water.
- Once noodles are tender, spoon dollops of ricotta or cottage cheese around the pan and sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan.
- Cover for 2-3 minutes until the cheese melts, or broil for 1 minute if using an oven-safe skillet.
- Let sit for 5 minutes before serving for better scooping.
Notes
Feel free to customize with additional veggies or proteins. For picky eaters, serve with extra melted mozzarella on top to make it feel like a treat.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gSodium: 1200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6g