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Easy 30-Minute One-Pan Skillet Lasagna

A generous, layered slice of skillet lasagna topped with bubbly, melted mozzarella cheese, served on a white plate.
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Make classic lasagna flavor without the time commitment or cleanup. This easy skillet lasagna recipe uses no-boil noodles and cooks entirely in one pan, making it the perfect quick weeknight dinner solution.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 (24 ounce) jar marinara sauce
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 6 no-boil lasagna noodles, broken into 2-inch pieces
  • 1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for topping
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large, deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain off any excess grease.
  2. Stir the Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper into the cooked beef. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Pour in the marinara sauce and water. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
  4. Stir in the broken no-boil lasagna noodles until they are mostly submerged in the sauce.
  5. Cover the skillet, reduce the heat to low, and cook for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the noodles are tender. Stir gently halfway through cooking to prevent sticking.
  6. While the noodles cook, mix the ricotta cheese, egg, and 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese in a small bowl until combined.
  7. Once the noodles are tender, remove the skillet from the heat. Drop spoonfuls of the ricotta mixture evenly over the top of the beef and sauce mixture.
  8. Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese over the top of the ricotta dollops and the rest of the surface.
  9. Cover the skillet again and let it stand for 5 minutes off the heat, allowing the cheese to melt completely.
  10. Serve immediately, topping each portion with extra Parmesan cheese if desired.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, substitute half of the water with beef broth.
  • If you prefer a thicker sauce, remove the lid for the last 3 minutes of cooking time after the noodles are tender.
  • This recipe works well in a 10-inch cast iron skillet for even heat distribution.

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