Description
Easy Skillet Lasagna is a one-pan version of the classic Italian dish, combining savory meat, rich tomato sauce, gooey cheese, and tender noodles for a comforting meal without the fuss of baking.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef or Italian sausage
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes or 3 cups marinara sauce
- 8–10 uncooked lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
- 1 1/2 cups water or broth
- 3/4 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil or parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onions and cook until softened.
- Add ground beef or sausage and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 1–2 minutes.
- Pour in crushed tomatoes or marinara sauce and water or broth. Stir to combine.
- Add broken lasagna noodles directly into the sauce. Make sure they’re submerged.
- Cover and simmer for 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until noodles are tender.
- Drop spoonfuls of ricotta cheese on top and sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan.
- Cover again and cook for 3–5 minutes until the cheese is melted.
- Garnish with chopped basil or parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use no-boil noodles if preferred—just ensure they’re fully covered in liquid.
- Stir occasionally while simmering to prevent noodles from sticking together.
- Substitute cottage cheese for ricotta if desired.
- Double the recipe in a larger pan to feed a crowd.
- Store leftovers for up to 4 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
