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Close-up of bubbling skillet lasagna topped with dollops of ricotta cheese and melted mozzarella.

Ultimate 30-Minute One-Pan Skillet Lasagna with Beef and Ricotta


  • Author: Ahazzam
  • Total Time: 35 min
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Make classic lasagna flavor in under 30 minutes using just one skillet. This recipe uses no-boil noodles for fast assembly and minimal cleanup.


Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (24 ounce) jar marinara sauce
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 6 no-boil 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 oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and onion. Cook until the beef is browned and the onion is soft, about 5 to 7 minutes. Drain any excess grease.
  2. Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Stir in the marinara sauce, diced tomatoes (with liquid), water, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
  4. Stir in the broken no-boil lasagna noodles until they are mostly submerged in the sauce.
  5. Cover the skillet and reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, until the noodles are tender.
  6. While the noodles cook, mix the ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, egg, and parsley in a small bowl until combined.
  7. 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 and extra Parmesan cheese over the top.
  9. Cover the skillet again and let it stand for 5 minutes off the heat to allow the cheese to melt and the dish to set slightly. Serve directly from the skillet.

Notes

  • If your skillet is not oven-safe, you can finish the dish by placing it under a preheated broiler for 1-2 minutes to melt the cheese, watching carefully to prevent burning.
  • You can substitute ground turkey or Italian sausage for the ground beef.
  • For a vegetarian version, replace the ground beef with 1 pound of sliced mushrooms and zucchini.
  • Prep Time: 10 min
  • Cook Time: 25 min
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 550
  • Sugar: 10
  • Sodium: 850
  • Fat: 30
  • Saturated Fat: 15
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15
  • Trans Fat: 1
  • Carbohydrates: 35
  • Fiber: 3
  • Protein: 38
  • Cholesterol: 110