Description

A hearty, comforting one-pan lasagna made on the stovetop, this skillet lasagna delivers all the rich, cheesy flavors of traditional lasagna without the layering or oven time—perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 pound ground beef (or Italian sausage)

1 small onion, diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 (24 oz) jar marinara sauce

1 cup water

8 uncooked lasagna noodles, broken into pieces

1/2 cup ricotta cheese

1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Salt and pepper, to taste

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Fresh basil, for garnish (optional)

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Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add ground beef and diced onion, cooking until the beef is browned and onion is soft. Drain excess fat.
Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Pour in marinara sauce and water. Add Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
Add broken lasagna noodles and stir to coat them in the sauce.
Cover the skillet and simmer for 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until noodles are tender.
Dollop ricotta cheese over the top, then sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
Cover again and cook for 3–5 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Garnish with fresh basil before serving.

Notes

Stir occasionally during simmering to prevent noodles from sticking together.

Use gluten-free noodles for a gluten-free version.

Substitute cottage cheese for ricotta or provolone for mozzarella for variation.

Add veggies like spinach, mushrooms, or bell peppers for extra nutrition.

Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Italian-American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 420 kcal
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 820mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Unsaturated Fat: 11g
Trans Fat: 0.5g
Carbohydrates: 32g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 24g
Cholesterol: 65mg