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Easy One-Pan Skillet Lasagna for Busy Weeknights

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Make classic lasagna flavor without the fuss using this quick, one-pan skillet lasagna recipe. It delivers cheesy, comforting layers with minimal cleanup, perfect for any busy weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 (24 ounce) jar marinara sauce
  • 1 (15 ounce) can water
  • 9 no-boil lasagna noodles, broken into 2-inch pieces
  • 1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for topping
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large, deep skillet (10-12 inch) over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
  2. Add onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Pour in marinara sauce and water. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
  4. Stir in the broken no-boil lasagna noodles, ensuring they are mostly submerged in the sauce. Cover the skillet and reduce heat to medium-low. Cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, until the noodles are tender.
  5. While the noodles cook, mix the ricotta cheese, egg, and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese in a small bowl.
  6. Once noodles are tender, remove the skillet from the heat. Drop spoonfuls of the ricotta mixture evenly over the top of the sauce and noodles.
  7. Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese over the ricotta mixture. Cover the skillet again and let it stand for 5 to 10 minutes, allowing the cheese to melt completely.
  8. Serve immediately with extra Parmesan cheese sprinkled on top. This is a great easy skillet dinner.

Notes

  • Using no-boil noodles is key for this one-pan lasagna recipe. Do not substitute with traditional noodles unless you boil them first.
  • For a vegetarian option, substitute the ground beef with 1 pound of sautéed mushrooms and zucchini.
  • This recipe works well as a stove top lasagna recipe, skipping the oven entirely.

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