Lasagna Skillet

Craving lasagna without the hassle of layering and baking while using all of your pots and pans? My lasagna skillet recipe is the perfect combination of delicious comfort food dinner and quick dinner that is made in under an hour’s time!

Get ready for the easiest lasagna recipe on the planet. I rarely ever make lasagna because it’s so time consuming. As a healthy side or main dish I’ll make my Zucchini Lasagna. I sometimes will take the time to make my lasagna roll ups, but my go to is typically my lasagna skillet also known as deconstructed lasagna.

This recipe is so good and best of all every bite tastes like a perfectly constructed piece of lasagna but in a fraction of the time. No boiling noodles in one pot, making the sauce in another pot, then spending the time to layer the noodles, sauce, and cheese only to have to wait for it to bake in the oven for an additional hour. This one pot lasagna taste just as good if not better. What more can you ask for?

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• Ingredients
• Directions
• Recipe FAQs
• Tips & Tricks
• Lasagna Side Dishes
• Lasagna Skillet

Ingredients

• Pasta – I like to use gigli pasta when I can find it (typically at Trader Joe’s or a specialty store) OR lasagna noodles broken to fit the skillet.
• Meat – I use a blend of ground beef and ground pork.
• Spices – This recipe requires; salt, Italian seasoning, black pepper, and graduated sugar.
• Aromatics – A blend of fresh basil and parsley complete this dish.
• Vegetables – Diced onions, chopped garlic, and a can of crushed tomatoes.
• Fat – I use a blend of extra virgin oil and butter.
• Cheese – This recipe requires grated mozzarella and Ricotta cheese. If you have a specific cheese that you prefer you can always change any of these options.

Directions

Heat a large skillet on medium-low heat. Place the olive oil and butter in the skillet and let melt for one minute, then add minced onion and garlic. Sauté for 2 minutes until soft.

Next, add in the lean ground beef and ground pork. Sauté and cook for an additional 5 minutes, making sure to break the meat up with a wooden spoon and mix the vegetable mixture in with the meat.

Once the meat is fully cooked (no pink is showing) season the meat with salt, Italian seasoning, black pepper, and granulated sugar. Mix well then pour on the crushed tomatoes and diced tomatoes. Mix well again.

After you have mixed everything, add the noodles to the skillet. Pour the water on top, and mix again until all pasta is covered. Place a lid on the skillet, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 15 minutes until noodles are soft.

Remove lid, and mix in fresh parsley and basil. Then, using a cookie scoop begin adding dollops of ricotta to the pot. Mix in then add another layer of ricotta. Sprinkle the top with additional shredded mozzarella cheese.

Finally, place the lid on top and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes until the mozzarella is melted. Serve the Skillet Lasagna immediately and top with Parmesan cheese if desired. 

Recipe FAQs

Here are all the frequently asked questions readers have asked when making this lasagna recipe.

Tips & Tricks

Here are a few of my favorite tips and tricks I’ve learned when making this recipe.

• Pasta – I have only found the Gigli pasta at Trader Joe’s if you can’t find this shape of pasta at your grocery store you can use 10-12 lasagna noodles broken up (if using lasagna noodles you’ll want to layer before pouring on some of the sauce and cook for upwards of 20 minutes).
• Oven – You can place the entire skillet in the oven if your skillet is oven-proof to melt the cheese.
• Vegetables – To save time you can use pre-chopped onions and minced garlic in water. Here are a few other vegetables you can add in.
  • Carrots – I love to add a carrot into my meat sauce. Make sure you finely chop the carrot.
  • Zucchini – Shred some zucchini and mix it into the cooked meat mixture for additional veggies.
  • Mushrooms – Finely mince mushrooms and or blend in a blender to add extra nutrutients.
  • Spinach – Thaw a package of frozen spinach, drain well, then mix into the cooked meat mixture.

Lasagna Side Dishes

Looking to serve something alongside your lasagna? Try a few of my favorite lasagna side dishes.

• Insalata Caprese with Balsamic Reduction Sauce
• Calamari Fritti
• Roasted Broccoli & Carrots
• Tomato Mozzarella Skewers

If you make this skillet lasagna recipe, I would be honored and love for you to take the time to leave a ⭐ star rating and comment! I spend hours developing and testing these recipes, and always love to hear feedback and user experience!

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