Cheesy Skillet Lasagna
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
411 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
Cheesy Skillet Lasagna
Description
The Cheesy Skillet Lasagna assembles cooked rotini pasta and a seasoned ground beef sauce in a single skillet for a one-pan meal. The sauce is built by browning lean ground beef with diced onion and garlic, then adding diced tomatoes, pasta sauce, green bell pepper, and Italian seasoning. Simmering thickens the sauce and melds the flavors. This mixture heats through again with the pasta before adding a cheese topping made of ricotta blended with Parmesan, surrounded by mozzarella cheese that melts to a bubbly crust under the lid.
The flavors balance savory beef, sweet tomatoes, and aromatic Italian herbs with creamy and sharp cheeses. The texture contrasts tender pasta with the softness of the cheese topping and slight bite from sautéed vegetables. Garnishing with fresh basil and parsley adds herbal freshness to the hearty dish.
This skillet lasagna works well as a satisfying main course served alongside a simple salad or steamed vegetables. Its one-pan method simplifies cleanup and makes it convenient for weeknight dinners without more involved layering steps typical of baked lasagna.
The notes suggest you can use various medium pasta shapes and multiple ground meats. Cooking pasta just to al dente prevents it from becoming mushy after simmering in sauce. Broiling the mozzarella topping briefly can add a browned, bubbly finish for extra texture and flavor.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces rotini pasta penne, or other medium pasta
- 1 pound ground beef lean
- 1 onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ green bell pepper diced
- 14 ounces diced tomatoes with juices, 1 can, canned
- 2 cups pasta sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Toppings
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese shredded
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- 1 teaspoon basil leaves or to taste, as garnish, fresh, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon parsley or to taste, as garnish, chopped, fresh
Instructions
- Brown beef, onion, and garlic in a skillet over medium-high heat until no pink remains. Drain fat.
- While the beef is browning, cook pasta in salted water just until al dente. Drain but do not rinse.
- Add green pepper to the ground beef and cook 3-4 minutes or until it begins to soften. Stir in tomatoes, sauce, and Italian seasoning. Simmer until the mixture thickens, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in cooked pasta and simmer an additional 2-3 minutes or until heated through.
- Mix ricotta and parmesan cheese. Top the skillet with dollops of cheese mixture. Add the mozzarella around the ricotta and cover until melted. Garnish with herbs if desired.
Notes
- Any medium pasta shape works; mafalda was used in photos.
- Cook pasta to al dente, as it will continue to cook in the sauce; do not rinse after draining.
- Ground beef can be substituted with ground chicken, pork, or Italian sausage.
- For a browned cheese topping, add mozzarella and broil for 2-3 minutes before serving.
- Add ricotta and fresh herbs just before serving for best texture and flavor.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 411 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 411 | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 80mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 783mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 816mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 836IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 22mg | 24% |
| Calcium | 282mg | 28% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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