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Skillet Lasagna

This Skillet Lasagna recipe features all the classic lasagna flavors and ingredients, with less work. It's an easy weeknight dinner recipe made in one skillet, so you won't be left with a sink full of dishes!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 387 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1 pound bulk mild Italian sausage
  • 1 small sweet or yellow onion diced
  • 2 large cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 ½ - 2½ cups water as needed
  • 1 15 ounce can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 15 ounce can tomato sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional (add less or more, to taste)
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 8 ounces traditional lasagna noodles
  • 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
  • ¼ cup grated parmesan
  • 1 ½ cups shredded whole milk mozzarella
  • fresh basil for garnish

Instructions

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  1. Heat a very large (at least 11”) high-sided skillet over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage and cook for a few minutes, breaking it up as it cooks into bite-size pieces. Once it is halfway browned, spoon out any excess grease and discard. Then add the onion and cook for about 5 minutes, or until sausage is browned and onion is softened and translucent.
  2. Add the garlic and tomato paste. Stir until the tomato paste coats the sausage and cook for an additional minute.
  3. Add 1½ cups of the water, crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Stir together and then bring sauce to a gentle simmer.
  4. Break the noodles into 1" to 2” pieces and add them to the skillet, pressing them into the sauce. Cover and cook for 20-25 minutes, stirring periodically to keep the noodles from sticking together. The sauce will thin as the noodles soak up the water – add an additional ½ cup of water, as needed, until the noodles are al dente.
  5. While the noodles cook, combine the ricotta cheese, Parmesan, and ½ cup shredded mozzarella in a small bowl. Season with a pinch of salt.
  6. When the noodles are tender, remove the skillet from the heat. Stir the sauce one more time and then place big dollops of the ricotta mixture on top (but don’t stir them in). Sprinkle remaining 1 cup of mozzarella over the top and then place lid back on top of the skillet and allow it to sit covered for 5 minutes to melt the cheese. Option: For a browned cheesy top, place the uncovered skillet under the broiler for 3-4 minutes, or until the cheese is blistered to your liking.
  7. Garnish with fresh basil (use whole, sliced, or chopped leaves) - and ENJOY!

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Calories 387kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 17g (6%) Protein 22g (44%) Fat 25g (38%) Saturated Fat 12g (60%) Polyunsaturated Fat 15g Cholesterol 67mg (22%) Sodium 822mg (34%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 4g (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 387

% Daily Value*

Serving 1
Calories 387kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 17g 6%
Protein 22g 44%
Fat 25g 38%
Saturated Fat 12g 60%
Polyunsaturated Fat 15g 88%
Cholesterol 67mg 22%
Sodium 822mg 34%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 4g 8%

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