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Lasagna Skillet

Published: Aug 2, 2022 by Katie · This post may contain affiliate links

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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!

Lasagna in a skillet with a white bowl of lasagna on a striped cloth napkin, basil leaves, and tomatoes on the vine.

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

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  • 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

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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.

Raw ground beef and pork in a skillet with onions and a meat grinder stick.

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.

Cooked ground beef with sauce and spices on top in a black skillet on the stove top.

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.

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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.

Black skillet with pasta and meat sauce with cheese on top.

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

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

How do you make lasagna in a pan?

1. Spread a thin layer of pasta sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.
2. Make a layer of cooked lasagna noodles.
3. Spread an even layer of the ricotta cheese mixture.
4. Spread an even layer of meat sauce.
5. Repeat those layers two times.
6. Top it with a final layer of noodles, sauce, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese.
For the full recipe make sure you check out my spinach and cheese lasagna recipe.

Can I cook lasagna in an electric skillet?

Yes, you can cook lasagna in an electric skillet. This is a good option if you are wanting to free up space on the stovetop. You would follow the same exact steps for my skillet lasagna.

What is the best way to cook lasagna noodles?

The best way to cook lasagna noodles is to boil the noodles in a pot of hot water and then drain them.

Tips & Tricks

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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

Black saute pan with lasagana cooked inside resting on a striped cloth.

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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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!
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Diet: Low Salt
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 433kcal
Author: Katie

Equipment

  • Stove Top

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 tablespoon Unsalted Butter
  • ¼ cup White Onion minced
  • 3 Garlic Cloves pressed
  • 1 pound Lean Ground Beef
  • 1 pound Ground Pork
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
  • ⅛ teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Granulated Sugar
  • 28 ounces Crushed Tomatoes
  • 15 oz. Diced Tomatoes
  • 2 cups Gigli Pasta*
  • 1 cup Water
  • 8 ounces Ricotta Cheese
  • ½ cup Grated Mozzarella Cheese
  • ¼ cup Fresh Basil chiffonade and divided
  • ¼ cup Parsley diced and divided

Instructions

  • 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 mixing the vegetable mixture in with the meat.
  • Once the meat is fully cooked (no pink is showing) season the meat with the salt, Italian seasoning, black pepper, and granulated sugar. Mix well then pour on the crushed tomatoes and diced tomatoes. Mix well again.
  • *Next, add the noodles to the skillet. Pour the water on top, 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, 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.
  • Place the lid on top and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes until mozzarella is melted. Serve lasagna immediately and top with Parmesan cheese if desired. 

Notes

  • 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.
    • Carrots – I love to add a carrot into my meat sauce. Make sure you finely chop the carrot.
*Nutritional calculations are estimated and may vary depending on serving size and ingredients.

Nutrition

Serving: 1c | Calories: 433kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 568mg | Potassium: 847mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 699IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 173mg | Iron: 4mg
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  1. Mary Jean Goodman

    November 14, 2023 at 10:21 am

    This is a great and easy way to make lasagna and it tasted exactly like baked lasagna. Thank you for an easy and delicious recipe!

    Reply
    • Katie

      November 17, 2023 at 5:53 pm

      Mary Jean, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. I’m so happy you enjoyed this recipe!

  2. Jessica @ Citrus Blossom Bliss

    November 12, 2014 at 4:00 pm

    I’m loving the influx of one-pot dinners. Less dishes = more time to enjoy life 🙂 this looks fantastic and I will definitely have to try it. The old traditional method is wayyy too time consuming anyway!

    Reply
    • Katie

      November 13, 2014 at 1:25 pm

      Thanks Jessica. Now that I have a baby–I’m all for one pot meals! 🙂

  3. Kayle (The Cooking Actress)

    November 06, 2014 at 2:00 pm

    omigosh-perfection, I love lasagna and bolognese and hate dishes soooo yeah. LOOOVE IT

    Reply
  4. Jocelyn@Brucrewlife

    November 05, 2014 at 2:37 am

    Everything about this is calling to me!! Especially that melty cheese, ohmygoodness!!! 🙂

    Reply
  5. Aimee @ ShugarySweets

    October 31, 2014 at 11:38 am

    OMG that cheese!!!!! This sounds like a delicious, easy dinner 🙂

    Reply
    • Katie

      November 01, 2014 at 9:50 pm

      Aimee–it’s so good and yes easy is my middle name these days. Wait… that sounds bad. lol 😉

  6. Carol at Wild Goose Tea

    October 29, 2014 at 7:06 pm

    Well done—–I wasn’t sure how you were going to pull this off.

    Reply
    • Katie

      October 30, 2014 at 8:42 pm

      Carol–you have to try it. I promise you will never make lasagna the traditional way again!

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