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Skillet Lasagna Recipe

This easy skillet lasagna is made in one pan on the stovetop with no layering or baking. Ready in about 30 minutes for a simple, cozy weeknight dinner.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American, Italian
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 418kcal
Author: Ruth Truett

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • ½ lb mild Italian sausage
  • 1-2 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 small onion
  • 3 carrots
  • 3 stalks celery
  • 8 oz mushrooms I used cremini
  • 1 28 oz can whole tomatoes save the can
  • 2 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 8 oz small pasta of choice
  • 1 28 oz can water
  • 1 cup mozzarella, shredded
  • 1 cup cottage cheese or ricotta cheese
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • ½-1 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Instructions

  • Prep the veggies: Roughly chop the carrot, celery, onion, garlic, and mushrooms. Pulse in a food processor until they’re about the size of the ground meat.
  • Brown the meat: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the beef and sausage with the vegetables until browned and cooked through.
  • Build the sauce: Stir in the canned tomatoes, tomato paste, and Italian seasoning. Let the mixture simmer for 5–10 minutes, breaking up the tomatoes as it cooks.
  • Cook the pasta: Fill the empty tomato can with water and add it to the skillet along with the pasta. Simmer until the pasta is just al dente, adding more water if needed.
  • Mix the cheese: In a small bowl, combine the ricotta or cottage cheese with the remaining Italian seasoning.
  • Finish: Sprinkle the mozzarella over the lasagna, add dollops of the cheese mixture, and finish with Parmesan. Stir gently until the cheese is melted and everything is creamy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 418kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 76mg | Sodium: 720mg | Potassium: 833mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 4268IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 251mg | Iron: 4mg
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