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Skillet Lasagna

Skillet Lasagna is a quick and easy weeknight dinner that will give you all the cozy vibes of a classic lasagna in half the time.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Total Cost: $9.01 recipe / $2.25 serving
Servings: 4
Calories: 722kcal
Author: Beth Moncel

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp olive oil $0.16
  • 1/2 lb. Italian Sausage $2.25
  • 2 cloves garlic $0.16
  • 24 oz. pasta sauce* $1.89
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning $0.05
  • 9 lasagna noodles** $0.90
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese $1.99
  • 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan $0.40
  • 1/4 tsp salt $0.02
  • 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper $0.02
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella $1.17

Instructions

  • Add the Italian sausage and olive oil to a large deep skillet. Cook over medium heat until the sausage is cooked through.
  • Mince the garlic, add it to the skillet with the sausage, and continue to sauté over medium for one more minute.
  • Add the pasta sauce, Italian seasoning, and water to the skillet then stir to combine.
  • Break the lasagna noodles into one to two-inch pieces, then stir them into the sauce in the skillet.
  • Place a lid on the skillet, turn the heat up to medium-high, and allow the sauce to come up to a boil.
  • Once boiling, give the skillet a brief stir, replace the lid, then turn the heat down to medium-low. Let the noodles simmer in the sauce, stirring occasionally, until tender (about 15 minutes). If the sauce becomes too dry before the noodles are tender, add more water and continue to simmer.
  • While the noodles are simmering, stir together the ricotta, Parmesan, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl.
  • Once the noodles have cooked, add the ricotta mixture on top of the noodles in small dollops. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella over top.
  • Place the skillet under your oven's broiler for a few minutes or just until the cheese is melted and slightly browned (make sure to use an oven-safe skillet, no lid). Or, place the lid on the skillet and continue to cook over medium-low heat until the cheese is melted. Serve hot and enjoy!

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Notes

*I used a store-bought sauce here just to make the recipe super quick and easy, but you could always make your own from scratch using our weeknight pasta sauce recipe (sub Italian sausage for the beef).
**We break the noodles into smaller pieces so they cook quickly and can be easily stirred into the sauce. You can use other pasta shapes if you prefer, but the cooking time may be slightly different.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 722kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 39g | Sodium: 1710mg | Fiber: 5g