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Easy Skillet Lasagna Recipe

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This Easy Skillet Lasagna is a simple, one-pan version of the classic Italian comfort food. Ground Italian sausage is browned with onions, then simmered with pasta sauce and broken lasagna noodles in an oven-safe skillet. A creamy mixture of ricotta, mozzarella, parsley, and Italian seasoning is layered on top, then finished under the broiler for melty, bubbly cheese. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner with less fuss and equally delicious results.

Ingredients

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Meat and Seasoning

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 lb ground Italian sausage
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • Fresh cracked black pepper, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

Vegetables and Liquids

  • 1 medium-sized white onion, chopped
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 (24-ounce) jar of pasta sauce

Pasta and Cheese

  • 10 dried lasagna strips, broken into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, plus more for topping

Herbs and Seasonings

  • 2 tablespoons freshly chopped parsley (flat leaf)
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Instructions

  1. Brown the Sausage: Heat olive oil in a large, oven-safe skillet over medium-low heat. Once hot, add ground Italian sausage. Break the meat into pieces with a wooden utensil and season with kosher salt, fresh cracked black pepper, and garlic powder. Cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Sauté the Onion: Add chopped onion to the skillet with the sausage. Continue cooking until the onion is translucent, about 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Add Liquids and Pasta: Pour in low-sodium chicken broth, pasta sauce, and add the broken lasagna strips into the skillet. Gently stir to combine all ingredients without breaking the noodles further.
  4. Simmer the Pasta: Cover the skillet with a lid and bring the mixture to a simmer. Allow the pasta to cook, stirring every 5 minutes to prevent sticking, approximately 15-20 minutes until noodles are tender.
  5. Prepare Cheese Mixture: In a medium bowl, combine ricotta cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese, chopped parsley, and Italian seasoning. Stir well until fully blended.
  6. Layer Cheese on Lasagna: Spoon the cheese mixture evenly over the cooked lasagna pasta mixture in the skillet.
  7. Add Extra Cheese and Melt: Sprinkle additional shredded mozzarella cheese on top if desired. Remove the skillet from heat and cover to allow the cheese to melt for about 5 minutes. For best results, place the skillet under a broiler in the oven for 7-10 minutes until the cheese is melty, bubbly, and lightly browned.

Notes

  • Use an oven-safe skillet to allow finishing under the broiler safely.
  • Stir the pasta gently during simmering to ensure even cooking and prevent sticking.
  • Adjust seasoning to taste, especially salt and pepper depending on the sausage used.
  • Can substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth for a different flavor.
  • For a vegetarian version, replace sausage with plant-based meat or extra vegetables.

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