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Skillet Lasagna

Skillet lasagna is a one-pan stovetop version of classic lasagna made with broken lasagna noodles, savory meat sauce, and melted cheese. It delivers all the comfort of traditional lasagna with less time and cleanup.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef or Italian sausage
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 cups marinara sauce
  • 1½ cups water or beef broth
  • 8 lasagna noodles broken into large pieces
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Method
 

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and cook the ground meat until browned. Drain excess grease if needed.
  2. Add the onion and cook until softened. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant.
  3. Pour in marinara sauce and water, then stir to combine.
  4. Add broken lasagna noodles, pressing them down so they are mostly submerged.
  5. Bring to a gentle simmer, cover, and cook for 18–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender.
  6. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  7. Dollop ricotta over the top, then sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan.
  8. Cover and cook for 3–5 minutes, until the cheese is melted.
  9. Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Stir occasionally to prevent pasta from sticking to the pan.
  • Add more liquid if the skillet looks dry before the noodles are fully cooked.
  • Leftovers keep well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Reheat gently with a splash of water or sauce to loosen.