Skillet Lasagna

4.89 from 36 votes

This easy One Pan Skillet Lasagna has all the hearty, cheesy flavor of traditional lasagna, but made in just 30 minutes with one pan and no layering required.

Prep Time10

Cook Time25

Total Time35

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 533kcal

Author: Lauren Allen

Cost: 11

Equipment

Meat Chopper

Ingredients

1 Tablespoon olive oil
1 pound ground beef
1 clove garlic , minced
1 Tablespoon dried minced onion
24 ounces pasta sauce
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
8 ounces bite-size pasta ,penne, rigatoni or farfalle
1 1/2 cups water
salt and freshly ground black pepper , to taste
1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup ricotta cheese
2-3 Tablespoons fresh basil leaves , for topping

Instructions

Cook ground beef: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add ground beef and season with salt and pepper. Brown meat and remove some of the grease.
1 Tablespoon olive oil, 1 pound ground beef
Finish sauce: Stir in garlic, minced onion, pasta sauce, oregano, basil, garlic powder and red pepper flakes. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
1 clove garlic, 1 Tablespoon dried minced onion, 24 ounces pasta sauce, 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/4 teaspoon dried basil, 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, salt and freshly ground black pepper
Add pasta: Bring sauce to a simmer and stir in pasta and water. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat and simmer until pasta is cooked through, about 13-15 minutes.
8 ounces bite-size pasta, 1 1/2 cups water
Finish: Remove from heat. Stir in parmesan and mozzarella cheese. Spoon a few scoops of ricotta on the top, and cover for a few minutes to allow the cheese to warm. Top with fresh basil. Serve immediately.
1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese, 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, 1/2 cup ricotta cheese, 2-3 Tablespoons fresh basil leaves

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Notes

Make Ahead Instructions: To prep ahead of time, make the recipe up until adding the pasta. Store it in the refrigerator and add pasta and water when ready to finish cooking.

Meat: Substitute ground turkey or use half ground Italian sausage for added flavor.

Cheese: Substitute cottage cheese for ricotta and substitute shredded cheddar or provolone for mozzarella.

Veggies: Add chopped bell peppers, mushrooms, spinach or other chopped veggies and sauté when adding the spices.

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