Easy Weeknight Skillet Lasagna
I am so glad you are here. This recipe delivers the comforting flavor of classic lasagna using just one skillet, making cleanup simple for your busy weeknight. You get cheesy, saucy goodness in under an hour.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Total Time: 40 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (24 ounce) jar marinara sauce
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 ounces lasagna noodles, broken into 2-inch pieces
- 1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for topping
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large, deep skillet (10 or 12-inch) over medium heat. Add ground beef and onion. Cook until the beef is browned and the onion is soft, about 5 to 7 minutes. Drain any excess grease.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in marinara sauce, diced tomatoes (with liquid), water, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Stir in the broken lasagna noodles, ensuring they are mostly submerged in the sauce.
- Cover the skillet, reduce heat to low, and cook for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, until the noodles are tender.
- While the noodles cook, mix the ricotta cheese, egg, and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese in a small bowl.
- Once the noodles are tender, remove the skillet from the heat. Drop spoonfuls of the ricotta mixture over the top of the sauce and noodles.
- Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese evenly over the ricotta dollops.
- Cover the skillet again and let it sit off the heat for 5 minutes to allow the cheese to melt completely.
- Serve immediately, topping each portion with extra Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- This recipe works well as a one pot dinner idea when you need minimal cleanup dinners.
- If you prefer a richer flavor, substitute the water with beef broth.
- You can substitute ground beef with ground turkey or Italian sausage for a different taste profile.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 110mg