One-Pan Skillet Lasagna
This one-pan skillet lasagna recipe is a cheesy, comforting dinner made with ground beef, rich tomato sauce, and melty mozzarella!
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lbs ground beef
- 1 small onion chopped
- 1 medium green bell pepper chopped
- 1 jar 24 oz spaghetti sauce with mushrooms
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 6 lasagna noodles cooked, drained, and rinsed
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef, onion, and green pepper until meat is browned and vegetables are tender. Drain excess grease if needed.
- Stir in the jar of spaghetti sauce, oregano, and basil. Let the mixture simmer uncovered for 10–15 minutes, allowing the flavors to come together.
- In a separate pot, boil the lasagna noodles until fully cooked and tender. Drain and rinse with cool water. Cut noodles in half if needed to fit your skillet.
- Spoon ¼ cup of the meat sauce into the bottom of the skillet. Add 3 noodles across the top. Spread half of the remaining sauce over noodles, then sprinkle with half the mozzarella and half the Parmesan.
- Add the remaining 3 noodles, the rest of the meat sauce, and a light sprinkle of Parmesan cheese. Cover and heat on medium for 3 minutes, then reduce to low and cook for 35 minutes covered.
- After 35 minutes, uncover and sprinkle with the remaining mozzarella cheese. Cover again loosely and let rest 10 minutes off heat before serving. Optional: sprinkle extra Parmesan and dried basil on top before serving.
Notes
Recipe Notes
- Time Saver Tip: You can cook and drain your noodles while your sauce is simmering to save time.
- Cheese Variations: Add ricotta or cottage cheese between the layers for extra creaminess.
- Make Ahead: Prepare and layer ahead of time, then reheat gently in the skillet for dinner.
- Add-ins: Feel free to add sautéed mushrooms or spinach to the sauce for extra texture and nutrients.