5.0 from 63 votes
Cheesy Skillet Lasagna
This lasagna is a new twist on a savory and cheesy favorite!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 411 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
Italian , American
Ingredients
- 8 ounces rotini penne, or other medium pasta
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ green bell pepper diced
- 14 ounces canned diced tomatoes with juices, 1 can
- 2 cups pasta sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Toppings
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- ¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon thinly sliced fresh basil leaves or to taste, as garnish
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley or to taste, as garnish
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.
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Notes
- Any medium pasta will work. Mafalda is the name of the ruffled shape I've used in the photos.
- Cook pasta just to al dente (firm) as they will continue to cook when simmered with the meat sauce. Do not rinse pasta.
- Ground beef can be substituted for ground chicken, pork, or Italian sausage.
- For a browned topping, add mozzarella cheese to the skillet and broil 2-3 minutes. Add ricotta and fresh herbs before serving.
Nutrition Information
Calories
411
(21%)
Carbohydrates
40g
(13%)
Protein
35g
(70%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
80mg
(27%)
Sodium
783mg
(33%)
Potassium
816mg
(23%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
836IU
(17%)
Vitamin C
22mg
(24%)
Calcium
282mg
(28%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 411
% 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.