Description
Skillet lasagna is a comforting and quick one-pan dish that combines gooey cheese, rich meat sauce, and tender noodles—all cooked on your stovetop. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or unexpected guests, delivering the classic flavors of traditional lasagna in a fraction of the time. With just a handful of ingredients and simple steps, you’ll create a delicious meal that everyone will love. Get ready to enjoy this flavorful dish while making lasting memories around the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef or Italian sausage
- 8 oz lasagna noodles (regular or no-boil)
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 15 oz ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh basil or parsley (optional)
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef or sausage for about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in the marinara sauce and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Break the lasagna noodles into smaller pieces and add them to the skillet, ensuring they are submerged in the sauce.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese with salt, pepper, and herbs if using until smooth.
- Dollop ricotta mixture over the noodles and top with shredded mozzarella.
- Cover the skillet and cook on low heat for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the recipe (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg