Skillet Lasagna
This skillet lasagna takes all the flavors of your favorite lasagna and combines it into a one-pan stovetop meal full of rich flavors and melted cheese.
Servings: 6
Calories: 679kcal
Ingredients
- ½ pound lean ground beef
- ½ pound sweet italian sausage
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 9 full size lasagna noodles broken into small pieces, about 1 to 1 ½ inches
- 23.75 to 24 ounces jarred pasta sauce
- 1 ½ cups water
- ½ teaspoon italian seasoning
- ⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
- 1 cup ricotta cheese (8 ounces)
- ⅓ cup freshly shredded parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
- 1 ¼ cup freshly shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
Instructions
- In a 10 to 12 inch skillet over medium high heat, add the ground beef and sausage.
- Use a wooden spoon to break the ground meat apart and stir often.
- Once the ground meat is no longer pink, drain any excess grease and return to the skillet.
- Reduce the heat to medium and add the minced garlic. Cook for another minute or until the garlic is fragrant.
- Add the broken lasagna noodles, pasta sauce, water, Italian seasoning and crushed red pepper flakes to the skillet. Stir to combine.
- Cover the skillet with a lid and let the sauce come to a low boil.
- Reduce the heat to medium low and allow the lasagna to simmer for about 30 to 35 minutes while stirring often to keep the noodles from sticking. (You can add up to ½ cup of water if the lasagna becomes too thick or begins to dry out)
- In a small bowl, stir together the ricotta cheese, shredded parmesan, kosher salt and black pepper.
- Once the noodles have softened and the sauce has reduced, drop spoonfuls of the cheese mixture on top of the lasagna.
- Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella over the top of the cheese mixture.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet until the cheese is melted and bubbly. (This can take about 5 to 8 minutes)
- Garnish with the minced fresh basil. Serve while hot.
Notes
- Store bought pre shredded parmesan and mozzarella cheese can be substituted for the freshly shredded cheese. Pre shredded cheese is coated with cellulose and is not as creamy as freshly shredded cheese.
- You can substitute fresh chopped parsley for the minced basil.
- 1 pound of sweet italian sausage can be substituted for the ½ pound beef and ½ pound sweet italian sausage.
Nutrition
Calories: 679kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 119mg | Sodium: 1299mg | Potassium: 1029mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 1287IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 465mg | Iron: 5mg