Description
Comfort meets convenience in this one-pan skillet lasagna, blending classic Italian flavors with effortless cooking. Layers of pasta, rich marinara, and melted cheese create a quick weeknight dinner that welcomes you home with warmth and satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound ground beef or Italian sausage
Dairy & Cheese:
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
Vegetables & Seasonings:
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (28 ounces / 794 grams) crushed tomatoes
- 1 can (8 ounces / 227 grams) tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
Additional Components:
- 8 lasagna noodles, broken into large pieces
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Transform a large skillet to medium heat and introduce ground meat, methodically crumbling and browning while eliminating excessive fat residue.
- Incorporate finely chopped onions and minced garlic, sautéing until translucent and aromatic.
- Infuse the mixture with crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, Italian herb blend, subtle red pepper flakes, and seasoning components.
- Fragment lasagna noodles into irregular chunks, gently nestling them into the robust sauce landscape.
- Stream broth across the skillet, creating a gentle liquid foundation, then seal with a lid and allow gentle simmering for approximately 18 minutes, periodically redistributing ingredients.
- Delicately distribute ricotta across the surface in generous dollops, followed by a lavish sprinkle of mozzarella and parmesan cheese.
- Return lid to skillet, permitting cheese to melt and harmonize flavors for roughly 5 minutes until achieving a gloriously molten consistency.
- Remove from heat, allowing brief resting period to enable sauce and cheese to set and intensify flavor profile.
Notes
- Customize meat choices by using ground turkey, chicken, or plant-based alternatives for a healthier protein option.
- Break lasagna noodles carefully to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the dish.
- Choose low-sodium broth and reduced-fat cheeses to create a lighter version without compromising flavor.
- Test noodle doneness by piercing with a fork; they should be tender but not mushy for perfect one-pan lasagna texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg