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Homemade Skillet Lasagna: Better Than Hamburger Helper

This one-pan skillet lasagna delivers all the flavor of traditional lasagna in a fraction of the time with simple ingredients and minimal cleanup.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 277 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound ground Italian sausage or ground beef
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic chopped
  • 8 ounces tomato sauce
  • 14.5 ounce canned chopped tomatoes
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 8 ounces lasagna noodles or other type of pasta
  • 8 ounces ricotta cheese

Instructions

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  1. Brown the meat in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the onion and garlic, and cook over medium heat until the meat is no longer pink and the onions are translucent.
  3. Add the tomato sauce, chopped tomatoes, water, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
  4. Break the lasagna noodles into pieces, add them to the skillet, and stir to combine.
  5. Cook for approximately 15 to 20 minutes, or until the pasta is done. If the liquid cooks out, you may need to add 1/4 to 1/2 cup of water.
  6. Place dollops of ricotta cheese on top. Stir in the cheese if desired. You can top with additional cheese.

Notes

  • For a more authentic lasagna flavor, layer the additions of ricotta. After the pasta is halfway cooked, add half the ricotta in dollops and stir gently. Then top with remaining ricotta before covering. This creates pockets of cheese throughout the dish rather than just on top. If your sauce becomes too thick before the pasta is fully cooked, add water in small increments to reach desired consistency.

Nutrition Information

Calories 277kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 27g (9%) Protein 11g (22%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 36mg (12%) Sodium 602mg (25%) Potassium 384mg (11%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 310IU (6%) Vitamin C 9.1mg (10%) Calcium 95mg (10%) Iron 1.6mg (9%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 277

% Daily Value*

Calories 277kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 27g 9%
Protein 11g 22%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 36mg 12%
Sodium 602mg 25%
Potassium 384mg 8%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 310IU 6%
Vitamin C 9.1mg 10%
Calcium 95mg 10%
Iron 1.6mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.