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30-Minute One-Pot Skillet Lasagna

Close-up of bubbling, cheesy skillet lasagna in a cast iron pan, topped with dollops of ricotta.
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Make classic lasagna flavors fast using this simple one-pan skillet method. This recipe delivers cheesy, comforting layers with minimal cleanup, ready in about 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound ground beef or ground turkey
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 (24 ounce) jar marinara sauce
  • 1 1/2 cups water or low-sodium broth
  • 8 ounces no-boil lasagna noodles, broken into 2-inch pieces
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large, deep skillet (10-12 inch) over medium-high heat. Add the ground meat and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain off any excess fat.
  2. Stir in the oregano, basil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Pour in the marinara sauce and water or broth. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
  4. Stir in the broken no-boil lasagna noodles, ensuring they are mostly submerged in the sauce.
  5. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the skillet, and cook for 12 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, until the noodles are tender.
  6. While the noodles cook, mix the ricotta cheese, egg, and Parmesan cheese together in a small bowl.
  7. Once the noodles are cooked, remove the skillet from the heat. Drop spoonfuls of the ricotta mixture evenly over the top of the pasta.
  8. Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese over the ricotta layer.
  9. Cover the skillet again and let it stand for 5 minutes off the heat to allow the cheese to melt and the ricotta to set slightly.
  10. Serve directly from the skillet.

Notes

  • For a healthier option, substitute ground chicken or turkey for the beef.
  • If you prefer a richer flavor, use beef broth instead of water when simmering the noodles.
  • You can add 1 cup of chopped spinach or mushrooms with the meat for extra vegetables.

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