Description
One-Pan Skillet Lasagna (Weeknight Easy) is the ultimate weeknight dinner solution, combining all the comforting flavors of traditional lasagna into a quick and hassle-free meal. In just 30 minutes, you can create a creamy and cheesy dish featuring layers of perfectly cooked noodles, hearty meat, and rich marinara sauce—all in one skillet. This family-friendly recipe is not only easy to prepare but also requires minimal cleanup, making it perfect for busy nights. Enjoy this delicious lasagna with fresh herbs, garlic bread, or a crisp salad for a complete dinner that’s sure to please everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef or ground turkey
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 24 oz marinara sauce
- 1½ cups water
- 8 lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic; cook for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in ground meat; brown completely, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon.
- Mix in marinara sauce, water, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
- Incorporate broken noodles into the sauce mixture and cover; simmer for about 15 minutes.
- Spoon ricotta cheese over the top and sprinkle mozzarella evenly.
- Cover again and cook for an additional 5 minutes until the cheese melts.
- Allow to rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg