Description
This Easy Skillet Lasagna recipe offers a quick and flavorful twist on traditional lasagna by cooking it entirely in one skillet. Combining browned Italian sausage, flavorful tomato sauce, broken lasagna noodles, and a creamy cheese mixture, it simmers to perfection on the stovetop and finishes with melted, bubbly cheese either on the stovetop or under the broiler for a golden crust. Perfect for a comforting weeknight meal with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
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Meat and Sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lb ground Italian sausage
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- fresh cracked black pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 medium-sized white onion, chopped
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 (24-ounce) jar of pasta sauce
- 10 dried lasagna strips, broken into 1-inch pieces
Cheese Mixture
- 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, plus more for topping
- 2 tablespoons freshly chopped flat leaf parsley
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Brown the Sausage: In a large, oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over medium-low heat. Once hot, add the ground Italian sausage and break it into pieces using a wooden utensil. Season with kosher salt, freshly cracked black pepper, and garlic powder. Cook until the meat is browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Sauté the Onion: Add the chopped white onion to the skillet with the browned sausage. Continue to cook until the onion becomes translucent and soft, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add Liquids and Pasta: Pour in the low-sodium chicken broth and the jar of pasta sauce. Stir to combine, then add the broken lasagna strips. Gently stir to evenly incorporate the pasta noodles into the sauce mixture.
- Simmer the Lasagna: Cover the skillet with a lid and bring the mixture to a simmer. Allow the pasta to cook through, stirring every 5 minutes to prevent sticking, for about 15-20 minutes or until noodles are tender.
- Prepare the Cheese Mixture: In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese, freshly chopped parsley, and Italian seasoning. Stir until fully blended.
- Layer the Cheese: Spoon the cheese mixture evenly on top of the skillet lasagna mixture, spreading it gently over the surface.
- Add Mozzarella Topping and Melt: Sprinkle additional shredded mozzarella cheese over the 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 the oven broiler for 7-10 minutes until the cheese is bubbly, melty, and lightly browned. Serve hot and enjoy.
Notes
- Using an oven-safe skillet is key for finishing this dish under the broiler.
- Stir the pasta mixture every 5 minutes while simmering to prevent noodles from sticking.
- You can substitute ground beef or turkey for the Italian sausage if preferred.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or mushrooms along with the onions for extra nutrition.
- If you prefer, skip the broiler step; covering and resting will melt the cheese but won’t brown it.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stovetop or microwave.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Keywords: skillet lasagna, easy lasagna recipe, one pan lasagna, quick lasagna, Italian sausage lasagna, stove top lasagna
