Skillet Lasagna is perfect for a weeknight meal! Â It has all the flavor of a traditional lasagna only made in about 35 minutes…and all in one pan!
We  love ONE PAN MEALS!.  This one packs a flavor punch by using sausage in lieu of ground beef.  Sausage, whether pork, chicken or turkey (we used turkey) adds a ton of seasoning without all the ingredients!
Ingredients to make Skillet Lasagna –
- Italian Sausage – pork, turkey or chicken
- store bought marinara sauce
- lasagna noodles
- beef stock – chicken stock or water can be substituted
- onion
- ricotta
- parmesan
- mozzarella
- italian seasoning
Using a large skillet with a lid, brown your sausage and onion. Â If you don’t have this handy GROUND MEAT SMASHER you are missing out! Â It’s my favoite kitchen tool and talk about affordable!
Break up your lasagna noodles into smaller pieces. Â This does not have to be perfect…and honestly you could not break them perfectly if you wanted! Â They break where they want. Â Try to keep them around two inches if possible.
PRO TIP: Â Substitute any other pasta shape you might like! Â Bow ties and rotini work particularly well with this recipe.
Now pour in the seasoning and the marinara!
STORE BOUGHT MARINARA makes this one pan dish so easy! Â We love the RAO’s brand but it can be pricey. Â Barilla is a great back up. Â Just remember to keep it basic, no meat flavored sauces. Â They can be overpowering.
Saucy Tip:  You can substitute  24 ounces of canned crushed tomatoes, just increase your Italian seasoning to a tablespoon.
What else can I add to this easy Skillet Lasagna?
Clean out the vegy crisper, switch up the meat and cheese!
- VEGETABLES – red pepper, zucchini, spinach, diced carrots to name a few. Â Saute them up with the sausage.
- MEAT – ground beef, ground pork or even cubed chicken will work with this recipe.
- CHEESE – romano, pecorino, even crumbled feta!
Serve with a simple green salad and baguette for a full satisfying meal!
Here are a few more One Pan recipes we think you’ll love!
- Tuscan Orzo and Shrimp – this simple 20 minute dinner will become a staple!
- Green Chili Chicken – tender chicken smothered in an easy green chili sauce.
- Homemade Cheeseburger Hamburger Helper – who doesnt remember this meal!
- Egg Roll in a bowl! – My personal favoriate when I need a fast and healthy meal.
LET’S EAT!
Kathi and Rachel
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Skillet Lasagna
Ingredients
- 1 pound Italian sausage - pork, turkey or chicken
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 24 ounce marinara sauce
- 1 1/2 cups beef broth - chicken stock or water can be substituted
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 8 ounces lasagna noodles - about 8 noodles
- 1 cup ricotta
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
Instructions
- Brown the sausage and onion in a large skillet. Remove any excess grease.
- Add the marinara sauce and Italian seasoning. Pour in the beef broth and bring to a simmer.
- Break up the lasagna noodles into about 2 inch pieces and stir into the marinara. Bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium. Cover and cook for about 20 minutes. Stir occasionally to keep noodles from sticking together.
- While the noodles are cooking, stir together ricotta, salt, pepper and nutmeg.
- When the noodles are tender add the ricotta on top in heaping tablespoons and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
- Cover and let ricotta warm through and cheese melt. About 5 minutes.
- Serve with simple green salad and baguette!
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