Easy Skillet Lasagna
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
40 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
693 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian-American Fussion
Easy Skillet Lasagna
Description
Easy Skillet Lasagna features Italian sausage browned with onion and garlic, combined with marinara sauce, broth, and oregano. Broken lasagna noodles are simmered in the mixture until al dente, absorbing the flavorful sauce. The skillet is then baked briefly to meld the ingredients and finish the noodles gently. The result is a comforting pasta dish with sausage and cheese distributed throughout the sauce, offering texture from the softened noodles and a savory, well-seasoned profile.
The texture balances tender pasta with juicy meat bits in a tomato-based sauce enriched with broth and Italian seasonings. Cooking the noodles directly in the sauce avoids boiling separately and simplifies cleanup. This method provides a practical approach to lasagna while retaining familiar flavors and cheese richness.
Serving this skillet lasagna is flexible; it can be a standalone meal or accompanied by a crisp salad or garlic bread. Adjustments during simmering accommodate variations in skillet heat or liquid absorption, ensuring noodles are properly cooked without drying out the sauce. Stirring regularly helps prevent sticking and promotes even cooking of the pasta pieces.
The notes suggest using ground sausage and watching noodle doneness closely, adding broth if necessary to maintain a sauce-like consistency. Being attentive to cooking time and liquid quantity ensures the best texture, making it a versatile and approachable dish for home cooks.
Ingredients
- 16 ounces Italian sausage
- 1/2 medium onion chopped
- 3-4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 (24 ounce) jar marinara sauce
- 2 cups beef broth or chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano dried
- 8 lasagna noodles broken into small pieces, uncooked, regular, not oven-ready
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400F and move the rack to the top third of the oven.
- In a large, oven-safe skillet (use a skillet no smaller than 12"), add the sausage meat and onion and cook over medium-high until browned (about 10 minutes), breaking it up as you go along.
- Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add in the marinara sauce, broth, and oregano, and give it a good stir, then add in the lasagna noodles.
- Once it starts to bubble again, reduce the heat so it's simmering fairly rapidly but not boiling like crazy. Let it cook until the noodles are bendy but not fully cooked (al dente) and the liquid has reduced considerably (it should look more like pasta sauce than soup). This should take about 15-20 minutes depending on how hot you're cooking it. Stir it every few minutes to ensure nothing is sticking to the bottom of the pan and that the noodles all get a chance to be submerged in the sauce as it tends to cook down fairly quickly. Adjust heat as needed to maintain a simmer. Important: don't rush through this step or the noodles won't end up fully cooked by the end.
- Remove from the heat. Dollop on the ricotta (I just use a spoon), and then sprinkle the parmesan and mozzarella evenly over top. Bake, uncovered, for 10 minutes, and then broil for a few minutes to brown the cheese (watch it carefully).
- Let it sit for 5 minutes, and then serve. Season with extra salt & pepper if needed. Fresh basil and/or parsley are delicious on top but totally optional!
Notes
- Use ground sausage meat, removing from casings if needed, to measure about 16 ounces.
- Adjust broth volume and cooking time if noodles cook too fast or liquid evaporates before noodles are tender.
- Stir frequently to prevent noodles sticking and to promote even cooking in sauce.
- Check noodle doneness before transferring skillet to the oven to avoid undercooked pasta.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 693 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 693kcal | 35% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 36g | 72% |
| Fat | 43g | 66% |
| Saturated Fat | 20g | 100% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Cholesterol | 122mg | 41% |
| Sodium | 1951mg | 81% |
| Potassium | 778mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1073IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 470mg | 47% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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