Skillet Lasagna with Italian Sausage and Butternut Squash

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Transform your weeknight dinners with this irresistible Skillet Lasagna with Italian Sausage and Butternut Squash—a one-pan wonder that’s bursting with bold flavors and comforting textures. Perfectly seasoned Italian sausage is paired with sweet, tender butternut squash, creating a hearty base that’s simmered in a rich tomato sauce infused with garlic and fresh basil. Broken lasagna noodles cook directly in the sauce, absorbing its robust flavors, while a luscious trio of ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan melts beautifully on top for a creamy, gooey finish. Ready in under an hour, this skillet lasagna is a quick and hassle-free twist on the classic dish, perfect for cozy family dinners. Garnish with fresh basil for a vibrant touch and serve straight from the skillet for a rustic, comforting meal that's sure to impress.

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 15 min
• Cook Time: 40 min
• Total Time: 55 min
• Servings: 4 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

15 items

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 pound Italian sausage, casings removed
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups butternut squash, peeled and diced
• 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
• 1 cup water
• 8 sheets dried lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 0.5 cups grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

📝 Instructions

11 steps

1. In a large, oven-safe skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

2. Add the Italian sausage and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned and fully cooked, about 5 minutes. Remove the sausage from the skillet and set aside.

3. In the same skillet, add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.

4. Add the butternut squash to the skillet and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly softened.

5. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, water, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Bring the mixture to a simmer.

6. Add the broken lasagna noodles to the skillet, pressing them down to submerge in the sauce. Cover the skillet and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the noodles are tender.

7. Return the cooked sausage to the skillet and stir to combine. Reduce the heat to low.

8. Drop spoonfuls of ricotta cheese over the lasagna mixture. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan evenly across the top.

9. Cover the skillet and let it cook for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheeses are melted and bubbly.

10. Remove the skillet from the heat and sprinkle with fresh basil. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

11. Serve warm, and enjoy the rich flavors of this comforting skillet lasagna!

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (675.2g)

Calories		933
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		63.5 g	81%
	Saturated Fat	26.3 g	132%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		158 mg	53%
Sodium		1982 mg	86%
Total Carbohydrate		50.6 g	18%
	Dietary Fiber	6.1 g	22%
	Total Sugars	12.2 g
Protein		43.9 g	88%
Vitamin D		0.0 mcg	0%
Calcium		659 mg	51%
Iron		3.4 mg	19%
Potassium		1372 mg	29%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 2286 cal (60.1%%)

Protein: 702 cal (18.5%%)

Carbs: 812 cal (21.4%%)