Description
This Easy One-Pot Cheesy Beef Lasagna Skillet delivers all the rich, comforting flavors of classic lasagna in a fast, weeknight-friendly one-pan meal. Made with seasoned ground beef, crushed tomatoes, tender noodles, and melted cheeses, it’s the ultimate comfort food—without the layering, baking, or cleanup.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1½ tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 can (15 oz) crushed tomatoes or 2 cups marinara sauce
- 2 cups water or beef broth
- 6–8 lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
- ½ cup ricotta cheese (optional)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish
Instructions
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Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon.
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Add diced onion and cook until soft, about 3–4 minutes. Stir in garlic and Italian seasoning.
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Add tomato paste and crushed tomatoes. Stir and let cook for 1–2 minutes.
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Pour in water or broth and bring to a simmer.
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Add broken lasagna noodles, ensuring they are mostly submerged.
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Cover and simmer for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until noodles are tender and sauce has thickened.
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Stir in ricotta, if using. Top with mozzarella and Parmesan.
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Cover and cook another 3–5 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
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Garnish with chopped basil or parsley before serving.
Notes
- Substitute ground beef with turkey, sausage, lentils, or mushrooms.
- Add vegetables like spinach or zucchini for extra nutrition.
- Use red pepper flakes or spicy sausage for heat.
- Replace lasagna noodles with any short pasta if needed.
- Skillet reheats well with a splash of water to keep noodles soft.
