Skillet Lasagna Recipe

This easy Skillet Lasagna Recipe tastes just like lasagna, only it’s so much simpler and quicker to make! This is a wonderful weeknight meal for when you’re craving classic comfort foods.

Skillet Lasagna Recipe: An easier way to make lasagna!

I don’t know about you, but I love a good one-pot meal. They are so easy to make and require fewer dishes. That’s a win-win for me!

This skillet lasagna recipe is a take on a traditional lasagna only much easier to make.

I love lasagna, but sometimes (okay, a lot of times) the thought of how long it takes to make holds me back from making it.

You have to boil the noodles, prepare the cheese mixture, and cook the meat mixture. Then comes the layering followed by a long cook time. Oy!

I’ve made several one-pot pasta dishes in the past, so I thought why not try it with lasagna?

After several tries, I finally got it right. The secret? You have to make sure to use the right amount of liquid. You don’t want to burn your easy skillet lasagna, but you also don’t want to turn it into a lasagna soup.

I tried out a few different types of noodles. The no-boil noodles were a no-go, but regular curly-edged lasagna noodles worked out great! I’m so happy with my lasagna skillet recipe that I knew I had to share it with you all.

If you are looking for a few other one-pot meals try these: One Pot Pizza Pasta, Chile Con Queso Mac and Cheese, and One Pot Bacon Alfredo.

Why You’ll Love This Cast Iron Skillet Lasagna

• Tasty
• Comes together a lot faster than traditional lasagna
• So easy to make!
• One-pot meal means minimal cleanup
• Family-friendly
• Perfect for weeknight dinner!

Key Ingredients to Make Skillet Lasagna

• ITALIAN SAUSAGE – Adds so much flavor to this dish! You can omit it if you’re vegetarian.
• TOMATOES – This Italian-inspired meal of course requires tomatoes for the sauce. You’ll need both crushed and diced.
• ONION AND GARLIC – For maximum flavor in the tomato sauce.
• CHICKEN BROTH – You could also use water or vegetable broth instead. Remember: liquid is key in skillet lasagna.
• LASAGNA SHEETS – I almost always have leftover lasagna sheets on hand. However, feel free to use any short pasta! You’ll need about 2 cups.
• SEASONINGS – For added flavor. I typically reach for an Italian seasoning mix, dried basil, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
• CHEESE – I’m using 3 types of cheese: shredded mozzarella, Parmesan, and fresh ricotta.
• FRESH BASIL – An optional ingredient, but I love adding some sprigs of fresh basil on top of my easy skillet lasagna as a garnish.

Instructions to Make Easy Skillet Lasagna

COOK THE SAUSAGE: Add your Italian sausage to a cast iron skillet along with the diced onion. Cook until the sausage is browned and the onions are translucent. Add the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds.

ADD THE OTHER INGREDIENTS: Next, pour in the crushed and diced tomatoes, chicken broth, and seasonings, and stir. Then, break up the lasagna noodles, add them to the sauce, and stir to combine. Press the noodles down into the sauce as much as you can.

COOK: Cover your cast iron skillet lasagna and allow it to simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the noodles are tender. If it starts to dry out, you can add in more broth or water.

FINISHING TOUCHES: Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella on top, then add your dollops of fresh ricotta. Allow the skillet lasagna to cook for about 5 more minutes before garnishing with a bit of Parmesan and fresh basil. Enjoy!

FAQ

What to Serve with Lasagna Skillet

• Garlic bread (obviously) or these Garlic Cheddar Biscuits
• Any simple side salad or this Simple Caesar Salad
• Any roasted vegetable like these Simple Roasted Green Beans

More Pasta Recipes To Try

• Taco Pasta
• One Pot Chicken Florentine Pasta
• Cheeseburger Pasta Skillet
• One Pot Italian Sausage Pasta
• Chicken Florentine Pasta Casserole

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Skillet Lasagna Recipe

Prep Time

5 mins

Cook Time

30 mins

Total Time

35 mins

 

This easy Skillet Lasagna Recipe tastes just like lasagna only it's so much simpler and quicker to make! This is a wonderful weeknight meal for when you're craving lasagna.

Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: easy skillet lasagna recipe

Servings: 6

Calories: 549 kcal

Author: Malinda Linnebur

Ingredients

• 1 pound (500g) Italian sausage
• 1 small onion, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (28oz)(793g) crushed tomatoes
• 1 (14.5oz)(411g) diced tomatoes
• ½-1 cup (235ml) chicken broth or water
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• ½ teaspoon dried basil
• salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste
• 10 sheets lasagna noodles
• 1 cup (90g) shredded mozzarella
• Ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, and fresh basil for topping

Instructions

1. In a large skillet brown the Italian sausage and onion until no longer pink and onions are translucent (about 5 minutes). Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. 

2. Add both cans of tomatoes, chicken broth, Italian seasoning, basil, salt, pepper, and red pepper. Break the lasagna noodles into smallish pieces and stir well to combine. Try to press the noodles into the sauce as much as possible. 

3. Cover and simmer over medium low to low heat for 15-20 minutes or until noodles are tender. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking. (May need to add more chicken broth or water during cooking depending on how well your lid seals)

4. Sprinkle with shredded mozzarella cheese and place large dollops of ricotta cheese on top of lasagna. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes to warm the ricotta through. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil if desired. 

Recipe Notes

1. Nutrition info- Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the information shown is just an estimate. Nutrition info NOT calculated with ricotta or Parmesan cheese. 

What to serve with Skillet Lasagna

• garlic bread (obviously) or these Garlic Cheddar Biscuits
• any simple side salad or this Simple Caesar Salad
• any roasted vegetable like these Simple Roasted Green Beans

Nutrition Facts

Skillet Lasagna Recipe

Amount Per Serving

Calories 549 Calories from Fat 270

% Daily Value*

Fat 30g46%

Saturated Fat 12g75%

Cholesterol 82mg27%

Sodium 807mg35%

Potassium 380mg11%

Carbohydrates 39g13%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 2g2%

Protein 27g54%

Vitamin A 190IU4%

Vitamin C 3.5mg4%

Calcium 347mg35%

Iron 1.9mg11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the information shown is just an estimate.