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One-Pan Skillet Lasagna Recipe

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  • Author: Sky
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4

Description

This One-Pan Skillet Lasagna is a quick and easy twist on classic lasagna, cooked entirely in a single skillet. Combining browned ground beef, marinara sauce, tender lasagna noodles, and a cheesy ricotta-parmesan mixture, it delivers all the rich flavors of traditional lasagna with less fuss and faster prep. Perfect for a comforting weeknight meal that doesn’t require multiple pots or a long bake time.

Ingredients

Meat and Sauce

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 lb lean ground beef
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 cups marinara sauce
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Pasta

  • 9 lasagna noodles (not the no-boil variety), broken into 2-inch pieces

Cheeses

  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese

Instructions

  1. Brown the beef: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the lean ground beef, season with salt and pepper, and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until fully browned and cooked through.
  2. Add garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant, taking care not to burn the garlic.
  3. Combine sauce and noodles: Pour in the marinara sauce, water, and Italian seasoning, stirring to combine. Add the broken lasagna noodles, stirring well to ensure noodles are coated and submerged in the sauce.
  4. Simmer noodles: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer and cover the skillet. Let the noodles cook, stirring occasionally, until they are tender and most of the liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Add more water if the mixture becomes too dry before noodles are cooked through.
  5. Prepare cheese mixture: While noodles cook, mix ricotta and Parmesan cheese in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Top with cheeses: Once noodles are tender, remove lid and dollop the ricotta mixture evenly on top. Sprinkle grated mozzarella cheese over the ricotta.
  7. Melt and brown cheese: Cover the skillet and let it rest off the heat for about 5 minutes to let the cheeses melt. Alternatively, for a golden-brown top, place the uncovered skillet under a preheated oven broiler briefly until cheese is bubbly and browned.
  8. Serve: Spoon portions into bowls or plates and enjoy your easy one-pan lasagna.

Notes

  • Use regular lasagna noodles instead of no-boil, as the broken pieces will cook fully during simmering.
  • If too much liquid evaporates during simmering, add additional water a little at a time to ensure noodles cook properly.
  • For a vegetarian version, substitute the ground beef with a plant-based protein or sautéed vegetables.
  • If you prefer, sprinkle extra Parmesan or fresh basil on top before serving for added flavor.
  • This recipe contains milk and gluten allergens.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian

Find it online: https://skysrecipes.com/one-pan-skillet-lasagna-recipe/