Skillet Lasagna Recipe

5 from 1 vote

This easy skillet lasagna recipe has all the classic flavor of traditional lasagna—ready in 35 minutes with one pan and no layering required!

Prep Time5

Cook Time30

Total Time35

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: Italian

Servings:

Calories: 677kcal

Add the ground beef to a large saucepan and cook over medium heat until the beef is cooked through. Drain the grease if necessary. Once the beef is browned, add in diced onion and cook until translucent. Add in minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
Add pasta sauce, water and italian seasoning, salt and pepper, then gently stir to combine.
Break the lasagna noodles into two-inch pieces and stir them into the meat sauce.
Place the lid onto the saucepan, turn the heat to medium-high and bring to a boil. Once the skillet has come to a boil, remove the lid and give it a stir. Replace the lid and lower the heat to medium-low. Allow the skillet to simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
While the skillet is simmering add ricotta cheese and grated parmesan to a medium bowl. Stir until the ingredients are well combined.
Once the noodles are fully cooked in the skillet, remove the lid and add the ricotta mixture to the top in small dollops. Sprinkle the freshly shredded mozzarella cheese on top.
Place under your oven’s broiler for 3-4 minutes until the cheese is nicely melted and golden. (Make sure you are using an oven-safe skillet and remove the lid).
Garnish with fresh parsley and basil, serve hot and enjoy!

Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.

Swap the meat: You can substitute ground beef with Italian sausage or use a mix of the two for extra flavor. Ground turkey can also work.
Different noodles work too: No oven-ready lasagna noodles? Try regular lasagna noodles, broken-up spaghetti, penne, or rotini. Just adjust simmer time as needed.
Don’t skip the broil: That final blast under the broiler gives you melty, golden cheese with crispy edges—totally worth it.
Add veggies: Stir in some spinach or chopped zucchini for a boost of nutrition.
Serving suggestion: Serve with a side of toasted French baguettes or sourdough artisan bread smothered in butter and garlic salt for a satisfying meal.