Best 5 Favorite Skillet Lasagna Recipes

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Skillet lasagna, a comforting and convenient one-pan dish, offers a delightful twist on the classic oven-baked lasagna. This quick and versatile recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, potlucks, or gatherings. Whether you prefer a meaty, cheesy, or vegetable-packed version, our guide will help you create a flavorful skillet lasagna that will become a family favorite. With its ease of preparation, minimal cleanup, and customizable ingredients, skillet lasagna is a must-try for home cooks of all levels. Get ready to explore a world of delicious possibilities as we present you with the ultimate recipe for the best skillet lasagna.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

SKILLET LASAGNA



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This no-bake skillet lasagna is made right on your stovetop and is a fast and easy alternative to store-bought hamburger mixes!

Provided by Brittany

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 45m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 11

½ pound ground beef
½ (28 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
½ onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
2 teaspoons dried basil
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups dried malfada noodles
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease. Add spaghetti sauce, tomatoes, onion, garlic, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook over low heat until sauce is hot, about 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Cook mafalda noodles at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain.
  • Add cooked and drained noodles to the sauce and stir until completely coated. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top.
  • Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
  • Place skillet under the hot broil and cook until cheese is golden and bubbly, 3 to 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 472.1 calories, Carbohydrate 43.8 g, Cholesterol 73.9 mg, Fat 19.3 g, Fiber 6.5 g, Protein 29 g, SaturatedFat 8.4 g, Sodium 1802.8 mg, Sugar 16.9 g

ONE-SKILLET LASAGNA



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This is hands-down one of the best skillet lasagna recipes our testing panel has ever tasted. With classic flavors and cheesy layers, it's definitely kid-friendly. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 pound ground beef
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with basil, oregano and garlic, undrained
2 jars (14 ounces each) spaghetti sauce
2/3 cup condensed cream of onion soup, undiluted
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1-1/4 cups 1% cottage cheese
3/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
9 no-cook lasagna noodles
1/2 cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese
1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in tomatoes and spaghetti sauce; heat through. Transfer to a large bowl., In a small bowl, combine the soup, eggs, cottage cheese and Italian seasoning., Return 1 cup meat sauce to the skillet; spread evenly. Layer with 1 cup cottage cheese mixture, 1-1/2 cups meat sauce and half the noodles, breaking to fit. Repeat layers of cottage cheese mixture, meat sauce and noodles. Top with remaining meat sauce. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-17 minutes or until noodles are tender., Remove from the heat. Sprinkle with shredded cheeses; cover and let stand for 2 minutes or until melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 478 calories, Fat 20g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 128mg cholesterol, Sodium 1552mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 31g protein.

BEST ONE-SKILLET LASAGNA



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I came across this recipe in the most serendipitous manner...on my way to work going 50mph I saw some trash blowing across the road...it got stuck to my car and I could hear it fluttering all the way to work. When I got out of my car I found a piece of newspaper stuck to my front grill. I took it off and what was it? A torn out page from a week old newspaper that has 4 yummy sounding recipes! Wow. I feel obligated to post them now. This one sites: Cook's Illustrated.

Provided by Engrossed

Categories     Cheese

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 lb lean ground beef
1/2 lb ground lean pork
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4-1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
salt, to taste
6 ounces curly-edged regular lasagna noodles, 8 noodles broken into 2-inch pieces (do not use no-boil noodles)
1 (26 ounce) jar pasta sauce (about 3 cups)
2 cups water
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
ground black pepper, to taste
3/4 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
1/4 cup fresh basil, minced

Steps:

  • Cook meat in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over high heat, breaking it into pieces with a wooden spoon until fat renders, 3-5 minutes. Drain.
  • In the skillet stir into the meat, garlic, red pepper flakes and 1/2 tsp salt and cook over medium-high heat until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  • Sprinkle broken noodles into skillet, then pour in tomato sauce and water so that it covers the noodles (you may need to add extra water if noodles are especially dry).
  • Cover and cook, stirring often at a vigorous simmer until noodles are tender, about 20 minutes.
  • Turn off heat, stir in half of the mozzarella and half of the parmesan. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Dot heaping tablespoons of ricotta over the noodles, then sprinkle the remaining cheeses.
  • Cover and let stand off heat until cheeses melts, 3-5 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with basil before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 741.9, Fat 34.9, SaturatedFat 15.1, Cholesterol 122, Sodium 1154, Carbohydrate 63.2, Fiber 6.9, Sugar 20, Protein 41.1

FAVORITE SKILLET LASAGNA



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Whole wheat noodles and zucchini pump up nutrition in this delicious, family-friendly dinner. Topped with dollops of ricotta cheese, it has an extra touch of decadence. No one will believe this one's lighter. -Lorie Miner, Kamas, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 pound Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed
1 small onion, chopped
1 jar (14 ounces) spaghetti sauce
2 cups uncooked whole wheat egg noodles
1 cup water
1/2 cup chopped zucchini
1/2 cup fat-free ricotta cheese
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley or 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet, cook sausage and onion over medium heat until no longer pink, breaking up sausage into crumbles; drain. Stir in spaghetti sauce, noodles, water and zucchini. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 8-10 minutes or until noodles are tender, stirring occasionally., In a small bowl, combine ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese and parsley. Drop by tablespoonfuls over pasta mixture. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese; cook, covered, 3-5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 783mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

QUICK AND EASY SKILLET LASAGNA



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Seriously scrumptious, seriously easy! Throw this together in no time on any busy day and enjoy the comfort of lasagna without the extra work. Customize to your heart's desire!

Provided by SANDST

Categories     Meat Lasagna

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound ground beef
1 (24 ounce) jar marinara sauce or meatless spaghetti sauce
8 lasagna noodles
½ cup ricotta cheese
2 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese, or more to taste
2 ounces grated Parmesan cheese, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until brown and crumbly, 5 to 8 minutes. Drain grease from skillet.
  • Pour in 1/2 of the pasta sauce and mix with browned ground beef. Break up lasagna noodles into 4 or 5 pieces each and set on top of the ground beef-sauce mixture. Add the remaining pasta sauce on top of the noodles and stir. Cover and simmer over medium-low heat until noodles are soft, about 25 minutes.
  • Add ricotta cheese to the skillet and stir until melted. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese on top; cover and let sit until cheese has melted, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 452.8 calories, Carbohydrate 40.3 g, Cholesterol 67.9 mg, Fat 20.4 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 26.3 g, SaturatedFat 8.8 g, Sodium 718.9 mg, Sugar 11.2 g

Tips:

  • To save time, use store-bought marinara sauce. For a homemade version, simmer tomatoes, garlic, oregano, and basil in olive oil.
  • Use a variety of cheeses for a flavorful lasagna. A combination of ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan is a classic choice.
  • To prevent the lasagna from becoming dry, spread a layer of sauce on the bottom of the skillet before adding the noodles.
  • Don't overcrowd the skillet with noodles. Cook them in batches if necessary.
  • Cover the skillet while cooking to help the cheese melt and the lasagna to cook evenly.
  • Let the lasagna rest for 10 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Conclusion:

Skillet lasagna is a quick and easy weeknight meal that is sure to please the whole family. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can have a delicious and hearty lasagna on the table in no time. The best part is that you can customize it to your own liking by adding different ingredients or using different types of cheese.

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