Lasagna Skillet
One-skillet lasagna with broken noodles, meat sauce, ricotta dollops, and melted mozzarella—all the lasagna flavor without layering a pan. Italian-American weeknight comfort ready in about 40 minutes once the beef hits 160°F.
🛒Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef or Italian sausage
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 (24-ounce) jar marinara
- 2 cups low-sodium beef or chicken broth
- 8 ounces lasagna noodles, broken into 2-inch pieces (about 8–10 noodles)
- 3/4 cup whole-milk ricotta
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
- Fresh basil for serving
🔧Kitchen Tools Needed
- Large deep skillet with lid
- Wooden spoon
- Instant-read thermometer
📝Instructions
- 1
Heat oil in a large deep skillet over medium-high. Brown beef with onion until beef reaches 160°F, 6–8 minutes. Drain fat. Stir in garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and red pepper flakes 30 seconds.
- 2
Add marinara and broth; bring to a simmer. Stir in broken lasagna noodles, pressing them into the liquid.
- 3
Cover and simmer on medium-low 15–18 minutes, stirring once or twice, until noodles are tender and most liquid is absorbed. If dry early, add a splash of broth.
- 4
Dollop ricotta over the top. Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan. Cover 2–3 minutes until cheese melts, or broil 1–2 minutes for browned spots (use an oven-safe skillet).
- 5
Rest 5 minutes. Garnish with basil. Confirm mixture is steaming hot (165°F). Refrigerate within 2 hours up to 3 days; reheat to 165°F.
🥗Nutrition Information
⚡Calories per serving: 480
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❓Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use no-boil lasagna noodles?
Yes—they work well in the simmering sauce; check tenderness at 12 minutes.
Turkey instead of beef?
Ground turkey is fine; cook to 165°F.
Too soupy?
Simmer uncovered a few more minutes until thickened.
Make it cheesier?
Add an extra 1/2 cup mozzarella before serving.
Gluten-free?
Use gluten-free lasagna noodles and watch cook time—they soften faster.
