Skillet Beef Lasagna
A quick and delicious skillet beef lasagna that combines layers of rich tomato sauce, seasoned ground beef, tender pasta, and creamy cheese all cooked together in one pan for an easy weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 (24-ounce) jar marinara sauce
2 cups water
8 ounces uncooked lasagna noodles, broken into 2-inch pieces
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 large egg
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large deep skillet over medium heat.
Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet and cook until the onion is softened, about 3 minutes.
Stir in dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper.
Pour in the marinara sauce and water, stirring to combine.
Bring the mixture to a simmer.
Add the broken lasagna noodles to the skillet, pressing them down gently to submerge in the sauce.
Cover the skillet and cook over low heat until the noodles are tender, about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
While the noodles cook, in a small bowl, combine ricotta cheese and egg until smooth.
Once noodles are tender, remove the skillet from heat.
Drop spoonfuls of the ricotta mixture evenly over the noodles.
Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese and the grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the top.
Cover the skillet again and let it sit for 5 minutes to allow the cheese to melt.
Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup mozzarella cheese and chopped fresh parsley on top before serving.