Description
This Easy Skillet Stovetop Lasagna is a classic Italian-inspired dish made effortlessly in one pan. Combining ground beef, sweet Italian sausage, and tender broken lasagna noodles simmered in marinara sauce, layered with creamy ricotta cheese, mozzarella, and parmesan, all cooked on the stovetop for a quick, flavorful meal perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
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Meat and Sauce
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 1/2 lb. bulk sweet Italian sausage
- 1 cup yellow onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp. Italian seasoning
- 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
- 1 24-oz. jar marinara sauce
- 1 1/2 cups water
Pasta
- 8 lasagna noodles, uncooked and broken into roughly 2-3-inch pieces
Cheese Mixture
- 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese, divided
- 1 tsp. dried parsley
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella, divided
Garnish
- 1/4 cup basil leaves, chopped
Instructions
- Cook Meat and Onion: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef, Italian sausage, and chopped onion. Cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until the meat is no longer pink and onions are translucent. Drain excess fat from the skillet.
- Add Garlic and Seasonings: Return the skillet to the stove, add minced garlic, and cook for 2 minutes until fragrant. Stir in Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes.
- Add Sauce, Water, and Noodles: Pour in marinara sauce and water. Stir in the broken lasagna noodles, mixing everything well. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cover the skillet and cook for 15 minutes until noodles are tender.
- Prepare Cheese Mixture: In a small bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, half of the parmesan cheese, dried parsley, salt, black pepper, and half of the shredded mozzarella cheese until well blended.
- Add Cheese Mixture and Cook: Dollop the cheese mixture evenly over the noodles in the skillet. Cover the skillet again and cook for an additional 5 minutes to melt the cheese and heat through.
- Finish and Serve: Uncover the skillet and sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, and chopped basil leaves over the top. Serve immediately while hot and bubbly.
Notes
- This recipe uses only one skillet, making cleanup quick and easy.
- Breaking the lasagna noodles allows them to cook more evenly and quickly on the stovetop without boiling separately.
- You can adjust red pepper flakes to your heat preference or omit for a milder flavor.
- Use whole milk ricotta for creaminess; part-skim may alter texture slightly.
- Make sure to cover while cooking noodles to ensure tender pasta.
- Fresh basil added at the end brightens the flavor and adds freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 667 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 749 mg
- Fat: 42 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 154 mg
