Skillet Lasagna
User Reviews
4.7
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
722 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
American
Skillet Lasagna
Description
This recipe starts by browning Italian sausage in olive oil, then adding minced garlic and briefly sautéing. Pasta sauce, Italian seasoning, and water are poured in, and broken lasagna noodles are stirred in. Covered and simmered, the noodles cook directly in the sauce, softening over about 15 minutes with occasional stirring to prevent sticking. Additional water can be added if needed.
While cooking, ricotta is mixed with Parmesan, salt, and pepper. Once noodles are tender, this cheese mixture is incorporated along with shredded mozzarella, melting into the skillet to create a creamy, cheesy texture layered throughout the lasagna.
This skillet method reduces traditional layering and baking steps, delivering the familiar flavors of lasagna in less time and with less cleanup. It makes a hearty and cheesy meal, suitable for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp olive oil $0.16
- 1/2 lb. Italian sausage $2.25
- 2 cloves garlic $0.16
- 24 oz. pasta sauce $1.89
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning $0.05
- 9 lasagna noodles $0.90
- 1 cup ricotta cheese $1.99
- 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese $0.40, grated
- 1/4 tsp salt $0.02
- 1/4 tsp black pepper $0.02, freshly cracked
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese $1.17, shredded
Instructions
- Add the Italian sausage and olive oil to a large deep skillet. Cook over medium heat until the sausage is cooked through.
- Mince the garlic, add it to the skillet with the sausage, and continue to sauté over medium for one more minute.
- Add the pasta sauce, Italian seasoning, and water to the skillet then stir to combine.
- Break the lasagna noodles into one to two-inch pieces, then stir them into the sauce in the skillet.
- Place a lid on the skillet, turn the heat up to medium-high, and allow the sauce to come up to a boil.
- Once boiling, give the skillet a brief stir, replace the lid, then turn the heat down to medium-low. Let the noodles simmer in the sauce, stirring occasionally, until tender (about 15 minutes). If the sauce becomes too dry before the noodles are tender, add more water and continue to simmer.
- While the noodles are simmering, stir together the ricotta, Parmesan, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl.
- Once the noodles have cooked, add the ricotta mixture on top of the noodles in small dollops. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella over top.
- Place the skillet under your oven's broiler for a few minutes or just until the cheese is melted and slightly browned (make sure to use an oven-safe skillet, no lid). Or, place the lid on the skillet and continue to cook over medium-low heat until the cheese is melted. Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 722 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 722kcal | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 60g | 20% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 39g | 60% |
| Sodium | 1710mg | 71% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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