Easy Skillet Lasagna Recipe for Quick Family Dinners
This easy recipes one-skillet lasagna is perfect for dinner recipes and busy weeknights—loaded with flavor, fast, and family-approved.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2-1/2 cups marinara or spaghetti sauce
- 1-2/3 cups water
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1-1/2 cups uncooked mafalda or mini lasagna noodles
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- Chopped fresh basil or parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, cook ground beef, onion, and garlic over medium heat until the meat is no longer pink; drain.
- Stir in the marinara sauce, water, salt, pepper, and noodles.
- Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until noodles are tender.
- Drop ricotta by spoonfuls over the top. Sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan.
- Cover and cook for 3-5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.
- Garnish with chopped basil or parsley before serving, if desired.