If you love lasagna, then this lazy skillet lasagna recipe is a must try! Lasagna pasta cooked in a flavorful meat sauce until tender and topped with melty cheese and dollops of ricotta cheese.
Check out my viral Lasagna Soup Recipe for another delicious lasagna recipe.
SKILLET LASAGNA
This simple lazy lasagna recipe is the ultimate quick and easy version of the classic layered pasta dish. Lasagna pasta cooked in a hearty meat sauce, loaded with melty cheese and dollops of creamy ricotta cheese. Skip all the layering but keep all the lasagna flavors with this simple one skillet lasagna pasta recipe.
WHAT YOU NEED-
- Ground Beef– Just like classic lasagna, this recipe calls for ground beef. You want to stick to a ground beef that is around 85-90% lean. You can also substitute for ground sausage, pork, chicken or turkey.
- Onions– You can use either red onion, cooking onion, yellow onion or even shallots, just be sure to finely chop the onions.
- Garlic– For extra flavors, you can’t forget to add freshly minced garlic. You can use either fresh or canned jarred garlic.
- Seasonings– To season the ground beef, this recipe calls for salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika and Italian seasonings. You can season the pasta meat sauce with any other seasonings that you prefer.
- Marina Sauce– Use any of your favorite marinara or tomato sauce for this dish. I love using Prego marinara sauce.
- Broth– You can use either chicken, beef or vegetable broth for this recipe. I don’t ever have broth, so I make my own broth with water and bouillon powder. You can also use water for milder flavors.
- Lasagna Pasta– To keep it as close to classic lasagna, i used lasagna pasta broken in halves. You can also swap for another pasta that is similar to lasagna, just as Mafaldine pasta, campanelle pasta, or mafalda corta pasta.
- Cheese– This cheesy skillet lasagna calls for shredded mozzarella cheese and parmesan cheese. You can use your favorite shredded cheese.
- Ricotta Cheese– Although adding the dollops of ricotta cheese is totally optional, it also adds so much extra richness and flavors.
- Greens– Adding freshly chopped herbs is totally optional but adds extra delicious flavors. I love using either cilantro or parsley.
HOW TO MAKE SKILLET LASAGNA
Make this effortless skillet lasagna recipe for the perfect weeknight dinner.
- Sauté the ground beef, onions and garlic in a large, deep skillet until meat is browned. (Drain an excess grease and continue to break apart the meat as it cooks.)
- Season the ground beef and toss until coated.
- Pour in the marinara sauce and broth and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Add the uncooked lasagna noodles to the skillet, arranging them throughout the meat sauce. (Try to keep the noodles mostly submerged so they cook evenly.)
- Continue cooking the pasta until the noodles are tender. Stir gently halfway through cooking to prevent the pasta from sticking to the bottom of the skillet. (If the sauce becomes too thick before the noodles are done, add a splash of broth.)
- Once the pasta is tender, remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in half of the shredded cheese until melted and combined.
- Spoon dollops of ricotta cheese evenly over the top, then sprinkle with the remaining shredded cheese. Cover the skillet with a lid for a few minutes, allowing the residual heat to melt the cheese.
- Sprinkle with freshly chopped herbs, such as parsley or basil, and serve warm!
SERVINGS IDEAS-
Pair this easy skillet lasagna with the best sides for the ultimate dinner!
QUESTIONS YOU MIGHT HAVE:
No, you can totally substitute the ground beef for ground sausage, pork, chicken or turkey.
Yes! You can use another pasta that is similar to lasagna, such as Mafaldine pasta, campanelle pasta, or mafalda corta pasta. You can also use any other short pastas like bowtie, rotini, penne or elbow pasta.
No! This dish is specially made to be a one skillet dish, you want to add the uncooked pasta to this dish.
Yes, oven-ready lasagna noodles can work in this recipe. Since they are thinner and designed to absorb liquid, keep an eye on them and adjust the cooking time as needed.
No, ricotta cheese topping is totally optional in this dish.
No worries, you can just keep more water or broth at a time until the pasta is cooked and the sauce is as a thick consistency.
Once the pasta is cooled, store the dish, covered, in the fridge for 3-4 days.
You can reheat this pasta dish in the microwave or stove top until warmed.
OTHER PASTA RECIPES-
If you love pasta, check out my other delicious and cheesy pasta recipes!
Lazy Skillet Lasagna Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef 85-90% lean
- 1/2 cup red or cooking onion finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 3 cups marinara sauce
- 2 cups water or beef or chicken broth
- 8 oz lasagna noodles broken in halves
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese optional
- 1/3 cup parmesan cheese shredded
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
Instructions
- Heat a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, chopped onion, and minced garlic. Cook for 4-5 minutes, breaking the meat apart with a spatula, until browned.1 lb ground beef, 85-90% lean, 1/2 cup red or cooking onion, finely chopped, 3 garlic cloves, minced
- Drain any excess grease from the skillet. Add the seasonings and stir until the meat is evenly coated.½ tsp salt, ½ tsp ground black pepper, ½ tsp garlic powder, ½ tsp paprika, 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Pour in the marinara sauce and broth. Stir to combine and bring the mixture to a boil.3 cups marinara sauce, 2 cups water, or beef or chicken broth
- Add the uncooked lasagna noodles to the skillet, arranging them throughout the meat sauce. (Try to keep the noodles mostly submerged so they cook evenly.)8 oz lasagna noodles, broken in halves
- Reduce the heat to medium and cook for 10–12 minutes, or until the noodles are tender. Stir gently halfway through cooking to prevent the pasta from sticking to the bottom of the skillet. (If the sauce becomes too thick before the noodles are done, add a splash of broth.)
- Once the pasta is tender, remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in half of the shredded cheese until melted and combined.1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded , 1/3 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
- Spoon dollops of ricotta cheese evenly over the top, then sprinkle with the remaining shredded cheese. Cover the skillet with a lid for a few minutes, allowing the residual heat to melt the cheese.1/2 cup ricotta cheese, optional
- Sprinkle with freshly chopped herbs, such as parsley or basil, and serve warm!
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