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Easy Skillet Lasagna Recipe

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This Easy Skillet Lasagna is a quick, delicious one-pan meal that combines the comforting layers of traditional lasagna into a simplified, flavorful skillet dish. Perfect for busy weeknights, it features ground beef, marinara sauce, lasagna noodles, and a trifecta of cheeses—ricotta, Parmesan, and mozzarella—cooked together with Italian seasoning for a rich, satisfying family dinner.

Ingredients

Meat

  • 1 pound ground beef (or ground chicken, Italian sausage, or ground turkey)

Vegetables

  • Optional: 1 cup sliced mushrooms
  • Optional: 1 cup fresh spinach

Tomato Base

  • 2 cups marinara sauce (store-bought or homemade)
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste

Pasta

  • 8 ounces regular lasagna noodles, boiled and drained (can use dry oven-ready or gluten-free noodles with added liquid as needed)

Cheese

  • 1 cup ricotta cheese (or cottage cheese as an alternative)
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Liquids and Seasoning

  • ½ cup dry white wine (optional, for deglazing)
  • 1 cup beef or chicken broth (can substitute with water)
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon red chili flakes (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  1. Prepare Pasta: Boil the lasagna noodles in salted water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. Cook Meat and Vegetables: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart. If using, add mushrooms and cook until softened. Season with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and chili flakes. If using spinach, add it last and cook until wilted.
  3. Deglaze the Pan: Pour in the white wine to deglaze the skillet, scraping any browned bits from the bottom. Let the wine simmer for 2-3 minutes to reduce slightly.
  4. Add Tomato Sauce: Stir in the marinara sauce, tomato paste, and broth (or water). Mix thoroughly and bring to a simmer.
  5. Layer Lasagna Noodles and Cheese: Break the cooked noodles into large pieces and add them to the skillet, stirring gently to combine and coat them with sauce. Dollop the ricotta cheese evenly over the skillet, then sprinkle the mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses on top.
  6. Simmer Together: Reduce heat to low, cover the skillet, and let the lasagna simmer gently for 10-15 minutes until the cheeses have melted and the flavors meld, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
  7. Serve: Once heated through and bubbly, remove from heat. Let it rest for a few minutes, then serve the skillet lasagna warm, garnished with extra Parmesan or fresh herbs if desired.

Notes

  • Substitute ground beef with ground chicken, turkey, or Italian sausage as preferred.
  • Add mushrooms and spinach for extra nutrition and flavor or swap with your favorite vegetables.
  • You can omit wine and use extra broth or water instead.
  • Use gluten-free lasagna noodles if needed, but adjust liquid quantities to ensure proper cooking.
  • Adjust the types and amounts of cheese to fit your taste or dietary needs; low-fat options work well.
  • This dish is perfect for a quick weeknight meal and requires only one skillet for easy cleanup.

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