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A spatula lifts a thick slice of Skillet Lasagna with All the Cozy Layers from the pan, showing melted cheese and meat sauce.

Skillet Lasagna with All the Cozy Layers

Make a comforting lasagna right in your skillet. This recipe uses simple steps to layer noodles, meat sauce, and cheese for a quick weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Dinner, Main
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 430
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Lasagna
  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 24 oz marinara sauce
  • 9 lasagna noodles uncooked
For the Layers and Topping
  • 15 oz ricotta cheese
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup fresh spinach or basil

Equipment

  • Large skillet with lid
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and ground beef. Cook the beef until it is browned.
  2. Drain any extra fat from the skillet. Pour in the marinara sauce and let the mixture simmer.
  3. Break the uncooked lasagna noodles into thirds. Layer these pieces into the skillet, stirring them gently into the sauce mixture.
  4. Dollop the ricotta cheese over the top of the noodles. Sprinkle the mozzarella and Parmesan cheese over the ricotta. Add fresh spinach or basil if you are using it.
  5. Cover the skillet with a lid. Cook on low heat for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the sauce is bubbly.
  6. Remove the skillet from the heat. Let the lasagna rest briefly before you serve it.
  7. For a vegetarian option, replace ground beef with mushrooms or lentils. Add extra vegetables like zucchini or bell peppers for more nutrition.

Nutrition

Calories: 430kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 28gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7g

Notes

Use high-quality cheese for better flavor and texture in your final dish.

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