Description
This cheesy beef lasagna skillet is a quick and easy one-pan dinner that brings all the hearty, cheesy flavors of traditional lasagna to your stovetop. With tender noodles, rich beefy tomato sauce, and gooey melted cheese, it’s a comforting 30-minute meal the whole family will love—without the layering or baking.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 oz lasagna noodles, broken into 2-inch pieces
- 1 can (15 oz) crushed tomatoes or 2 cups marinara sauce
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2½ cups water or beef broth
- ¾ cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Optional: chopped fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large deep skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, sauté until softened.
- Drain excess grease. Stir in tomato paste, crushed tomatoes or marinara, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Add broken lasagna noodles and pour in water or broth. Stir to combine.
- Bring to a simmer. Cover and cook for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until noodles are tender.
- Once noodles are cooked, dollop ricotta over the top and sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan.
- Cover again and cook for 2–3 more minutes until cheese is melted.
- Garnish with fresh basil or parsley if desired and serve warm.
Notes
- Substitute Italian sausage or ground turkey for beef.
- Add baby spinach, zucchini, or mushrooms for extra veggies.
- Use cottage cheese instead of ricotta if preferred.
- Spice it up with a pinch of red pepper flakes.
