Lazy Skillet Lasagna

A wooden spoon lifts a serving of cheesy, meaty lasagna from a red casserole dish, with layers of pasta, sauce, and ground beef visible.

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Lazy skillet lasagna is a one-pan version of traditional lasagna where broken lasagna noodles cook directly in meat sauce instead of being layered and baked in a casserole dish - no layering, no boiling noodles, perfect for weeknights.

Course any meal, dinner, Main Course

Cuisine American, Italian

Keyword beef, comfort food, lasagna, one-pot, pasta, Pork,, quick

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 35

Servings servings

Calories 425kcal

Author Paula

Equipment

Ingredients

½ pound ground beef
½ pound Italian sausage
2 cloves garlic minced
9 full-size lasagna noodles broken into 1-1 ½ inches
23.75 to 24 ounces pasta sauce your favorite store bought sauce
1 and ½ cups water
½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 cup ricotta cheese or pureed cottage cheese
⅓ cup parmesan cheese freshly shredded
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 and ¼ cup mozzarella cheese freshly shredded
1 tablespoon fresh basil

Instructions

In a 10-12 inch skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef and sausage, breaking it up with a wooden spoon as you go.
½ pound ground beef, ½ pound Italian sausage
Once the ground meat is no longer pink, drain any excess grease and return to the skillet.
Reduce the heat to medium and add the minced garlic. Cook for another minute or until the garlic is fragrant.
2 cloves garlic
Add the broken lasagna noodles, pasta sauce, water, and Italian seasoning to the skillet. Stir to combine.
9 full-size lasagna noodles, 23.75 to 24 ounces pasta sauce, 1 and ½ cups water, ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
Cover the skillet with a lid and let the sauce come to a low boil.
Reduce the heat to medium-low and allow the lasagna to simmer for about 30 to 35 minutes. Stir often to keep the noodles from sticking.

You can add up to ½ cup of water, tomato juice, or tomato sauce if the lasagna becomes too thick or begins to dry out

In a small bowl, stir together the ricotta cheese, shredded parmesan, kosher salt and black pepper.
1 cup ricotta cheese, ⅓ cup parmesan cheese, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper
Once the noodles have softened and the sauce has reduced, drop spoonfuls of the cheese mixture on top of the lasagna.
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella over the top of the cheese mixture.
1 and ¼ cup mozzarella cheese
Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

This may take 5+ minutes

Garnish with the minced fresh basil. Serve while hot.
1 tablespoon fresh basil

Notes

Store-bought pre-shredded parmesan and mozzarella cheese can be substituted for freshly shredded cheese. Pre-shredded cheese is coated with cellulose and is not as creamy as freshly shredded cheese.
You can substitute fresh chopped parsley for the minced basil.
1 pound of sweet Italian sausage can be substituted for the ½ pound beef and ½ pound sweet Italian sausage.

🥡How to Store Leftover Skillet Lasagna

Allow leftovers to cool and refrigerate them promptly in an airtight container.

Store leftover lasagna in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days. For longer storage, freeze individual portions in freezer-safe containers.

🔥How to reheat Lazy Lasagna

To reheat, microwave individual portions until hot throughout, or reheat gently in a skillet with a splash of water or pasta sauce.

For food safety, the USDA recommends refrigerating leftovers within 2 hours and reheating them to 165°F.

❄️Can I Freeze Lazy Skillet Lasagna?

Yes. Let the lasagna cool, portion it into freezer-safe containers, and freeze.

For the best texture, thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating. Add a splash of water or pasta sauce if the noodles have absorbed most of the sauce.

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