Skillet Lasagna
User Reviews
4.9
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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
6
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Calories
533 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Skillet Lasagna
Description
This recipe starts by browning ground beef seasoned with salt and pepper in olive oil, followed by adding garlic, dried minced onion, a blend of dried oregano, basil, garlic powder, and optional red pepper flakes for mild heat. Pasta sauce is stirred in and brought to simmer. Bite-sized pasta and water are added to the skillet, covered, and simmered until the pasta is tender, absorbing the flavors of the sauce and beef.
Off the heat, Parmesan and shredded mozzarella are stirred in for melting cheese integration. Ricotta is dolloped on top and allowed to warm under a lid, creating creamy pockets. Fresh basil leaves finish the dish, adding herbal brightness. This approach results in a saucy, cheesy, and hearty dish similar in flavor composition to traditional baked lasagna, but achieved quickly in one skillet.
It is best served immediately while cheeses are creamy and slightly melted.
To prepare ahead, complete all steps up to adding pasta and water, refrigerate, and then cook the pasta when ready to serve.
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 clove garlic , minced
- 1 Tablespoon onion dried minced
- 24 ounces pasta sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon oregano dried
- 1/4 teaspoon basil dried
- 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional, crushed
- 8 ounces pasta penne, rigatoni or farfalle, bite-size
- 1 1/2 cups water
- salt to taste, freshly ground
- black pepper to taste, freshly ground
- 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
- 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 2-3 Tablespoons basil for topping, fresh leaves
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add ground beef and season with salt and pepper. Brown meat and remove some of the grease.
- Stir in garlic, minced onion, pasta sauce, oregano, basil, garlic powder and red pepper flakes. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Bring sauce to a simmer and stir in pasta and water. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat and simmer until pasta is cooked through, about 13-15 minutes.
- Remove from heat. Stir in parmesan and mozzarella cheese.
- Spoon a few scoops of ricotta on the top, and cover for a few minutes to allow the cheese to warm.
- Top with fresh basil. Serve immediately.
Notes
- To prepare ahead, complete all steps up to adding pasta and water, refrigerate, and then cook the pasta when ready to serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 533 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 533kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 652mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 697mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 1175IU | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 6.5mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 228mg | 23% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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