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Skillet Lasagna

Lasagna for a weeknight! Skip the hassle of preparing a lasagna and make this Skillet Lasagna instead.  It is a one pan dinner that gives you a taste of Italy without all the work!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 545 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Fresh Italian sausage
  • 2 cloves garlic minced or grated
  • 24 oz jar pasta sauce
  • 1 1/2 cups water*
  • 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes undrained
  • 8 oz lasagna noodles broken into bite-sized pieces
  • 4 tablespoons chopped basil
  • 1 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
  • 2 oz cream cheese softened and cut into small squares
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
  • 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • additional basil for serving (optional)

Instructions

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  1. Remove the skins from the sausage and break into pieces.  Add to a large skillet over medium heat and cook, breaking up even more as it cooks, until cooked though and browned.
  2. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  3. Add the pasta sauce, water, diced tomatoes, broken lasagna noodles and basil.  Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cover.
  4. Cook until the noodles are al dente, and most of the liquid has been absorbed, 15-20 minutes.  I like to stir it every 3 or 4 minutes to make sure the noodles don't stick to the bottom of the pan.  This is especially important in the last 5 minutes, as this is when they start to stick the most.
  5. Remove the lid from the skillet and stir in the mozzarella cheese and cream cheese.  Place the cover back on and reduce the heat to the lowest setting. Let it sit, covered, for 3 minutes.
  6. Meanwhile, stir the ricotta and parsley together.  When the lasagna is done, turn off the heat and dollop the ricotta mixture over the top.  Sprinkle with the Parmesan.  Put the lid back on the skillet and let it sit for 5 minutes, then serve.

Notes

  • *If you live at or near sea level, you might want to start with 1 cup of water, and add more water if needed during the cooking time.
  • Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should only be used as a general guideline.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1/6 of recipe Calories 545kcal (27%) Carbohydrates 48g (16%) Protein 31g (62%) Fat 25g (38%) Saturated Fat 12g (60%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 115mg (38%) Sodium 1198mg (50%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 12g (24%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 545

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/6 of recipe
Calories 545kcal 27%
Carbohydrates 48g 16%
Protein 31g 62%
Fat 25g 38%
Saturated Fat 12g 60%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Trans Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 115mg 38%
Sodium 1198mg 50%
Fiber 7g 28%
Sugar 12g 24%

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