Easy One Pan Lasagna Recipe (Skillet Dinner)

One pan lasagna served in a skillet topped with melted mozzarella cheese and fresh parsley

This easy one pan lasagna recipe is made in a skillet for an easy dinner with minimal cleanup. It combines classic lasagna flavors into a simple one pot meal that is perfect for busy weeknights.

Prep Time15

Cook Time45

Total Time1

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: Beef, Easy Dinner, One Pan, One Pot, One Skillet, Weeknight

Servings: Servings

Equipment

Ingredients

1 lb. lean ground beef or ground mild Italian sausage
1 green bell pepper, diced
3 cloves minced garlic (equivalent to about 1 and 1/2 teaspoons)
1 jar marinara sauce (23.5 ozs)
1 and ½ cups water
8 oven-ready lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
1 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
fresh parsley to garnish

Instructions

In a deep skillet, cook one pound of lean ground beef over medium heat until done and no longer pink. Drain off any excess grease as needed.
Stir in the diced green pepper, three cloves of minced garlic, one jar of spaghetti sauce, and water.
Bring the mixture to a boil. Break up eight oven-ready lasagna noodles and add them into the skillet.
Cook the lasagna over medium-low heat for 20-25 minutes or until the noodles are tender. Add additional water as needed to prevent the noodles from sticking to the pan.
When the noodles are done, remove the skillet from the heat. Sprinkle with one cup of shredded Mozzarella cheese and place a lid on the pan.
Let the lasagna sit for five minutes, or until the cheese is melted. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

Nutritional information is an estimate and provided to you as a courtesy. You should calculate the nutritional information with the actual ingredients used in your recipe using your preferred nutrition calculator.

As the mixture cooks down, I find that I usually need to add a bit more water to keep the noodles covered until they are done. And don't forget to stir once in a while to prevent the lasagna from sticking to the bottom of the pan.

Allow the lasagna to cool completely before placing your leftovers in an airtight container and storing them in the refrigerator for up to 3 to 4 days.

To reheat, place a portion in a microwave-safe dish and warm in 30 to 60 second intervals until heated through.

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