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Quick Creamy Skillet Lasagna

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A fast and easy skillet lasagna recipe that delivers creamy, comforting layers of cheese and tomato sauce in under 30 minutes using just one pan.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 12 ounces ground beef or Italian sausage (or plant-based crumble for vegetarian)
  • 24 ounces marinara sauce
  • 1 cup water or low-sodium chicken broth
  • 6 ounces broken lasagna noodles
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Fresh basil or parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and chopped onion, sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened and fragrant.
  2. Add the ground beef or Italian sausage to the skillet. Break it up and cook until browned and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
  3. Pour in the marinara sauce and 1 cup of water or low-sodium chicken broth. Stir to combine.
  4. Add the broken lasagna noodles to the sauce, ensuring they are mostly submerged. Sprinkle in Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Stir gently to avoid clumping, then cover the skillet with a lid or foil.
  5. Cook the noodles in the sauce over medium-low heat for about 15 minutes, stirring gently every 5 minutes. Add more water if the sauce reduces too quickly and noodles are not tender.
  6. Once noodles are cooked, dollop spoonfuls of ricotta cheese evenly over the top. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella and grated parmesan across the surface.
  7. Cover the skillet again and turn off the heat. Let the cheese melt with residual heat for about 5 minutes. Optionally, broil briefly if the pan is oven-safe for a bubbly top.
  8. Garnish with fresh basil or parsley before serving.

Notes

Use broken lasagna noodles for faster cooking and better sauce absorption. Stir gently every 5 minutes to prevent sticking. Cover the skillet to trap steam and cook noodles evenly. For a dairy-free version, substitute ricotta and mozzarella with plant-based alternatives. Add vegetables like spinach or mushrooms for extra nutrients. If using gluten-free noodles, watch cooking time closely.

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