Cooks Country Skillet Lasagna
Experience the ultimate comfort food with Cooks Country Skillet Lasagna, a one-pan wonder that brings all the hearty flavors of traditional lasagna to your stovetop in just 45 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights, this easy recipe layers tender lasagna noodles with a rich, savory sauce made from ground beef, crushed tomatoes, and aromatic herbs. The addition of creamy ricotta, gooey mozzarella, and nutty Parmesan creates a luscious, cheesy finish that’s hard to resist. With minimal prep and cleanup, this skillet lasagna is a family-friendly dinner solution that doesn’t sacrifice flavor. Garnished with fresh parsley for a pop of color, it’s a comforting classic that’s ready to serve right out of the skillet!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 noodles uncooked lasagna noodles, broken into 2-inch pieces
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat.
Add chopped onion and sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, until fragrant.
Add ground beef to the skillet. Cook until browned, breaking it into small pieces, about 5-6 minutes. Drain any excess grease if necessary.
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, water, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
Add the broken lasagna noodles to the skillet. Stir gently, ensuring the noodles are fully submerged in the sauce.
Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the noodles are tender.
In the last 5 minutes of cook time, dollop the ricotta cheese evenly over the top of the skillet mixture.
Sprinkle shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese over the top. Cover the skillet again and let the cheese melt, about 3-5 minutes.
Once the cheese has melted and everything is heated through, remove the skillet from heat.
Sprinkle fresh parsley over the top as a garnish.
Serve hot directly from the skillet and enjoy this comforting, one-pan meal!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2856 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 186.9 g | 240% | |
| Saturated Fat | 87.5 g | 438% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 672 mg | 224% | |
| Sodium | 4313 mg | 188% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 119.3 g | 43% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.7 g | 56% | |
| Total Sugars | 33.4 g | ||
| Protein | 193.6 g | 387% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 3336 mg | 257% | |
| Iron | 15.8 mg | 88% | |
| Potassium | 3211 mg | 68% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
