How to Make Quick and Easy Skillet Lasagna - A Step-by-Step Guide

Lasagna is a classic Italian dish that is beloved for its rich layers of pasta, cheese, and tomato sauce. However, traditional lasagna recipes can be time-consuming and labor-intensive to prepare. Thankfully, this quick and easy skillet lasagna recipe offers all of the flavors of a classic lasagna in a fraction of the time. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights when you want a hearty and comforting meal without the hassle of the traditional preparation.

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 (24 ounce) jar marinara sauce or meatless spaghetti sauce
  • 8 lasagna noodles
  • ½ cup ricotta cheese
  • 2 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese, or more to taste
  • 2 ounces grated Parmesan cheese, or more to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until brown and crumbly, 5 to 8 minutes. Drain grease from skillet.
  • Pour in 1/2 of the pasta sauce and mix with browned ground beef. Break up lasagna noodles into 4 or 5 pieces each and set on top of the ground beef-sauce mixture. Add the remaining pasta sauce on top of the noodles and stir. Cover and simmer over medium-low heat until noodles are soft, about 25 minutes.
  • Add ricotta cheese to the skillet and stir until melted. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese on top; cover and let sit until cheese has melted, about 5 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    453 cal.

    • Total Fat: 20g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 68mg
    • Sodium: 719mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 40g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 11g
    • Protein: 26g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 267mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 573mg