Delicious Skillet Lasagna: A Quick Comfort Food Classic

A quick and comforting Skillet Lasagna that combines traditional flavors in an easy one-pan dish, perfect for busy weeknights.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Resting Time 10

Total Time 55

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Quick Meals

Cuisine: Italian

Calories: 450

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Meat Mixture

2 tablespoons Olive Oil or avocado oil
1 pound Ground Sirloin or ground turkey/chicken
1 pound Ground Italian Sausage mild, sweet, or hot
1 medium Yellow Onion diced, or substitute with shallots/green onions
3 cloves Garlic minced, or 1/8 tsp garlic powder per clove
1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes adjust to taste

For the Herbs and Sauce

1 teaspoon Dried Oregano or 3x fresh
1 teaspoon Dried Basil or 3x fresh
24 ounces Marinara Sauce store-bought or homemade
1 cup Water or Chicken Broth or vegetable broth for a vegetarian option

For the Noodles and Cheese

8 pieces Lasagna Noodles broken into pieces, gluten-free if needed
1 cup Whole Milk Cottage Cheese or ricotta cheese
2 cups Shredded Whole Milk Mozzarella or any low-moisture mozzarella
1/2 cup Grated Parmesan or pecorino cheese

For Seasoning

to taste Kosher Salt or sea salt
to taste Black Pepper or pepper blend

Equipment

Large, heavy-bottomed skillet
Oven

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet. Add 1 pound each of ground sirloin and Italian sausage; cook until browned.
Stir in 1 diced onion, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon each of red pepper flakes, oregano, and basil. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes.
Pour in 24 ounces of marinara and 1 cup of water or broth. Bring to a simmer, then add 8 broken lasagna noodles, season with salt and pepper.
Cover and simmer for 15 minutes until noodles are tender.
In a separate bowl, mix 1 cup of cottage cheese, 2 cups of mozzarella, and 1/2 cup of Parmesan. Season with salt and pepper.
Dollop the cheese mixture over the noodles, then bake in a preheated oven at 400°F for 25-30 minutes until bubbly.
Let it rest for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh basil leaves.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 25gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Use a large oven-safe skillet for even cooking. Let the lasagna rest for texture improvement.

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