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Lazy Skillet Lasagna Recipe

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4.3 from 9 reviews

This Lazy Skillet Lasagna is a simplified, one-pan version of the classic Italian dish, combining ground beef, Italian sausage, broken lasagna noodles, and a blend of cheeses all cooked together in a skillet. Perfect for a comforting dinner with less fuss and cleanup, this recipe brings all the flavors of traditional lasagna with a quicker and easier preparation method.

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

Meat

  • ½ pound ground beef
  • ½ pound Italian sausage

      • Vegetables and Aromatics

      • 2 cloves garlic, minced
      • 1 tablespoon fresh basil, minced

      Pantry Staples

      • 9 full-size lasagna noodles, broken into 1 to 1½ inch pieces
      • 23.75 to 24 ounces pasta sauce (your favorite store-bought sauce)
      • 1½ cups water
      • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
      • ½ teaspoon salt
      • ½ teaspoon black pepper

      Cheeses

      • 1 cup ricotta cheese (or pureed cottage cheese)
      • ⅓ cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese
      • 1¼ cups freshly shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions

  1. Cook the Meat: In a 10-12 inch skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef and Italian sausage, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon until no longer pink.
  2. Drain Excess Grease: Remove the cooked meat if needed to drain excess grease, then return the meat to the skillet.
  3. Sauté Garlic: Reduce heat to medium, add the minced garlic, and cook for about one minute until fragrant.
  4. Add Noodles and Sauce: Stir in the broken lasagna noodles, pasta sauce, water, and Italian seasoning until well combined.
  5. Bring to Boil: Cover the skillet with a lid and heat until the sauce reaches a low boil.
  6. Simmer Noodles: Lower the heat to medium-low and simmer for 30 to 35 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent noodles from sticking and ensuring they soften.
  7. Prepare Cheese Mixture: In a small bowl, mix together ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper until blended.
  8. Add Cheese Dollops: Once noodles are tender and sauce has thickened, spoon the ricotta mixture evenly over the top of the lasagna in dollops.
  9. Sprinkle Mozzarella: Scatter the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the ricotta dollops.
  10. Melt Cheese: Reduce heat to low, cover the skillet, and cook until the cheese melts and becomes bubbly, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  11. Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle freshly minced basil over the top and serve immediately while hot.

Notes

  • Use freshly shredded cheese when possible for better melting and flavor.
  • Stir frequently during simmering to prevent noodles from sticking to the skillet bottom.
  • If you prefer, substitute ricotta cheese with pureed cottage cheese as a lighter option.
  • Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or mushrooms along with the meat for added nutrition.
  • Adjust seasoning according to taste; you can add extra Italian seasoning or crushed red pepper for heat.
  • Author: Chef
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian

Find it online: https://avascooking.com/lazy-skillet-lasagna-recipe/