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One Pot Skillet Lasagna

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A quick and easy one-pot skillet lasagna that delivers all the flavors of traditional lasagna without the layering or baking. Perfect for a weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef or Italian sausage
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 8 oz lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
  • 2 cups water or low-sodium beef broth
  • 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until soft.
  2. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Add ground beef or sausage and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain excess fat if needed.
  4. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  5. Add broken lasagna noodles and water or broth. Stir to combine and ensure noodles are mostly submerged.
  6. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until noodles are tender.
  7. Spoon dollops of ricotta over the top, then sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan.
  8. Cover and cook for another 5 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  9. Garnish with fresh basil or parsley before serving.

Notes

  • Use no-boil lasagna noodles to reduce cooking time.
  • You can substitute ricotta with cottage cheese for a lighter option.
  • Great for meal prep—leftovers reheat well.

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