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Ultimate 30-Minute One-Pot Skillet Lasagna

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Make classic lasagna flavor in one skillet in under 30 minutes. This easy recipe minimizes cleanup and delivers cheesy, comforting results perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound ground beef or ground turkey
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (24 ounce) jar marinara sauce
  • 1 (15 ounce) can water
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 9 oven-ready (no boil) lasagna noodles, broken into thirds
  • 1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large, deep oven-safe skillet (10 or 12-inch cast iron works well) over medium heat. Add the ground meat and cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
  2. Add the chopped onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  3. Pour in the marinara sauce and water. Stir in the Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring the sauce to a simmer.
  4. Nestle the broken lasagna noodles into the sauce mixture, ensuring they are mostly submerged. Cover the skillet and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the noodles are tender. Stir gently halfway through to prevent sticking.
  5. While the noodles cook, mix the ricotta cheese, egg, and Parmesan cheese in a small bowl until combined.
  6. Once the noodles are cooked, remove the skillet from the heat. Drop spoonfuls of the ricotta mixture evenly over the top of the sauce and noodles.
  7. Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese over the ricotta layer. Cover the skillet again and let it stand for 5 minutes off the heat, allowing the cheese to melt.
  8. Serve directly from the skillet. This is your weeknight savior recipe.

Notes

  • For a healthier skillet lasagna, substitute ground chicken or turkey for the beef.
  • You can add 1 cup of chopped spinach or shredded zucchini along with the meat for extra vegetables.
  • If you do not have oven-ready noodles, use regular lasagna noodles broken into pieces and increase the simmering time until they are fully cooked, adding a little more water if the sauce reduces too much.

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