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One-Pan 30-Minute Skillet Lasagna with Sausage and Ricotta

Close-up of bubbling skillet lasagna cooked in a cast iron pan, topped with dollops of ricotta cheese and herbs.
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You can make a comforting, cheesy lasagna dinner in just 30 minutes using only one skillet. This easy skillet lasagna recipe skips the layering and baking for a quick weeknight meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound Italian sausage, casings removed
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (24 ounce) jar marinara sauce
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 4 cups water or low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 8 ounces lasagna noodles, broken into 2-inch pieces
  • 1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for topping
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large, deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the Italian sausage and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain off any excess grease.
  2. Add the chopped onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  3. Pour in the marinara sauce, diced tomatoes (with their juice), water or broth, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
  4. Bring the mixture to a boil. Add the broken lasagna noodles to the skillet and stir them into the liquid.
  5. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the skillet, and simmer for 12 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent the noodles from sticking to the bottom. The noodles should be tender and most of the liquid absorbed.
  6. While the noodles cook, prepare the cheese mixture: In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, egg, and parsley. Mix well.
  7. Once the noodles are cooked, remove the skillet from the heat. Drop spoonfuls of the ricotta mixture evenly over the top of the lasagna mixture.
  8. Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese over the top. Cover the skillet again and let it sit off the heat for 5 minutes to allow the cheese to melt and the ricotta mixture to set slightly.
  9. Serve immediately, topping each portion with extra Parmesan cheese.

Notes

  • For a beef lasagna skillet, substitute ground beef for the Italian sausage.
  • If you prefer a less saucy consistency, reduce the water or broth by 1/2 cup.
  • This recipe works well as a simple weeknight lasagna alternative to traditional baked versions.

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