Easy One-Pan Skillet Lasagna Recipe: Quick, Cheesy, and Delicious!
Craving lasagna but short on time? This Easy One-Pan Skillet Lasagna is your answer! Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe combines all the flavors of traditional lasagna in a fraction of the time. With just one skillet, you’ll create a hearty, cheesy, and satisfying meal that the whole family will love. Say goodbye to layering and hello to simplicity!
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground Italian sausage
- 2 (14 ounce) cans tomato sauce
- 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
- ½ yellow onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ tsp dried basil
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- ¾ pound lasagna noodles, broken
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
Toppings
- Mozzarella cheese
- Ricotta cheese
- Fresh parsley
Preparation
Start by adding the ground Italian sausage to a large skillet and cook over medium heat, breaking it up as it cooks. Once the sausage is almost cooked through, add the diced yellow onion and cook until it becomes translucent and tender. Next, add the minced garlic and sauté for an additional 30 seconds to release its aroma.
Pour in the tomato sauce and diced tomatoes, stirring to combine. Season the mixture with dried basil, salt, and ground black pepper for a burst of flavor. Break the lasagna noodles into smaller pieces and add them to the skillet, pressing them down gently into the sauce. Cover the skillet and let it simmer over medium heat for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the noodles are tender.
Once the noodles are cooked, stir in 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese until melted and creamy. Serve this delicious skillet lasagna hot, topped with extra mozzarella cheese, ricotta cheese, and fresh parsley for a restaurant-quality finish. Enjoy this quick, cheesy, and comforting meal that’s sure to become a family favorite!
