Italian · easy
Skillet Lasagna
All the components of lasagna cooked in one skillet: broken lasagna noodles, seasoned ground beef, marinara, and a generous layer of ricotta and mozzarella that gets melted under a lid. Ready in 35 minutes, one pan to clean. Tastes like the real thing because it basically is.
- 38 min
- Total
- 4
- Serves
- $12.00
- Est. cost
- 580
- Cal/serving
Dietary, as tagged
- Kid-friendly
Parent noteThis is the one-pan version of the meal kids already love. Same flavors as lasagna, none of the wait. The ricotta dollops are mild and creamy. Contains gluten, dairy, and egg (in pasta).
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Ingredients
- Ground Beef (80/20)1 lb
- Lasagna Noodles (dry)8 noodles
- Marinara Sauce (24 oz jar)1 jar
- Ricotta Cheese1 cup
- Shredded Mozzarella1 1/2 cups
- Garlic, minced3 cloves
- Italian Seasoning1 tsp
- Fresh Basil, for garnish (optional)1/4 cup
Method
- 01
Brown ground beef in a large deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, breaking into crumbles. Drain excess fat.
- 02
Add garlic and Italian seasoning, cook 1 minute.
- 03
Pour in marinara sauce and 2 cups water. Stir and bring to a boil.
- 04
Break lasagna noodles into rough 2-inch pieces and press them into the sauce. Push down so most noodles are submerged.
- 05
Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and cook 18-20 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes, until noodles are tender and sauce has thickened.
- 06
Drop spoonfuls of ricotta over the top. Scatter mozzarella over everything. Cover and cook 3 more minutes until cheese melts.
- 07
Garnish with fresh basil and serve from the pan.
- 580
- Calories
- 35g
- Protein
- 48g
- Carbs
- 24g
- Fat
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