Description
This quick and easy one-pan skillet lasagna is a delicious weeknight dinner option that the whole family will love. With layers of savory ground beef, gooey cheese, and perfectly cooked lasagna noodles, it’s a comforting meal that comes together in no time.
Ingredients
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For the Skillet Lasagna:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 lb lean ground beef
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 9 lasagna noodles (not the no-boil variety)
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
For the Cheese Mixture:
- 1 cup ricotta
- 1/4 cup parmesan, freshly grated
- 1 cup mozzarella, grated
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add ground beef, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
- Stir in marinara sauce, water, and Italian seasoning. Break lasagna noodles into 2-inch pieces and add to the skillet.
- Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until noodles are tender, about 15 minutes. Add more water if needed.
- In a small bowl, combine ricotta and Parmesan cheeses, season with salt and pepper.
- Once noodles are cooked, top with the ricotta mixture and sprinkle mozzarella on top. Cover and let rest until cheese melts, or place under the broiler to brown.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- You can customize this lasagna with additional vegetables like spinach or mushrooms.
- For a spicy kick, add red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- This recipe is great for meal prep and leftovers taste delicious the next day!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
