Stove Top Lasagna
Skip the oven and savor the rich, comforting flavors of classic lasagna in a fraction of the time with this one-pan Stove Top Lasagna recipe! Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish combines hearty ground beef or Italian sausage with a savory blend of crushed tomatoes, aromatic garlic, and Italian seasoning, all simmered together with broken lasagna noodles for an effortless, no-layering-required meal. Topped with dollops of creamy ricotta and gooey layers of melted mozzarella and Parmesan, it's a cheesy, indulgent dinner that's ready in just 50 minutes. Garnish with fresh basil for a touch of elegance, and enjoy this crowd-pleasing favorite straight from the skillet. Whether you're feeding the family or looking for an easy, flavorful pasta dish, this recipe is a surefire hit! Keywords: stove top lasagna, one-pan lasagna, easy skillet dinners, weeknight pasta recipes, no-bake lasagna.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef (or Italian sausage)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 28 oz crushed tomatoes
- 15 oz tomato sauce
- 2 tsp dried Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp sugar (optional, to balance acidity)
- 8 uncooked lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
- 2 cups water or broth
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a large, deep skillet or sauté pan, heat over medium heat. Add the ground beef (or Italian sausage) and cook, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
Add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds, until fragrant.
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, dried Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and sugar (if using). Mix well to combine.
Add the broken lasagna noodles to the pan, ensuring they are mostly submerged in the sauce. Pour in the 2 cups of water or broth and stir gently.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Cover the pan with a lid and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the noodles are tender, about 15-20 minutes. Add more water if the sauce gets too thick during cooking.
Once the noodles are cooked, remove the pan from the heat. Dollop spoonfuls of ricotta cheese over the top of the lasagna and spread gently.
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese and grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the top. Cover the pan again and let the residual heat melt the cheeses, about 5 minutes.
Garnish with fresh basil (if using) and serve hot. Enjoy your stove top lasagna, straight from the pan!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
733 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.3 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.2 g | 76% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 105 mg | 35% | |
| Sodium | 1163 mg | 51% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 74.7 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.4 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.9 g | ||
| Protein | 41.7 g | 83% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 496 mg | 38% | |
| Iron | 3.8 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 958 mg | 20% | |
*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.
