Skillet Lasagna Recipe
Skillet Lasagna with ground beef, broken noodles, and cheese. One-pan wonder ready in 30 minutes!
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Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 ½ pounds lean ground beef
- 1 medium sweet onion diced, roughly 1 cup
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 24 ounces tomato sauce
- 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes not drained
- 1 cup water or broth
- 8 ounces lasagna noodles broken into pieces (regular, not no-boil or oven ready)
- 8 ounces whole milk ricotta cheese
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh parsley for garnish or fresh basil
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- To the skillet add ground beef and onion. Cook until onion starts to soften and ground beef is no longer pink. Drain fat if desired.
- Add in the minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Pour in the undrained diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and water. Bring to a boil.
- Stir in broken lasagna noodles. Be sure to submerge them in the liquid.
- Reduce to a simmer and cover.
- Cook for 20 – 25 minutes or until the noodles are tender, stirring occasionally.
- Uncover, add spoonfuls of the ricotta cheese around the skillet, do not stir.
- Top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Remove from heat and cover for 2 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Be sure to use a large and deep skillet to hold everything.
- Use regular lasagna noodles, NOT no-boil or oven-ready.
- Break noodles into small pieces before adding to skillet.
- Keep noodles submerged in liquid while cooking so they cook evenly.
- Don't drain the diced tomatoes - you need that liquid!
- Drain beef if desired after browning, but keep some fat for flavor.
- Stir occasionally while noodles simmer to prevent sticking.
- Don't stir in ricotta - dollop it around skillet for creamy pockets.
- Remove from heat before adding mozzarella so it doesn't overcook.
- Shred your own cheese for better melting.
- Use a non-stick skillet for easier cleanup.
- Top with Parmesan along with mozzarella for browned, extra-cheesy topping.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 603kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 48g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 134mg | Sodium: 1399mg | Potassium: 1109mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 1134IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 446mg | Iron: 6mg
