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Skillet lasagna in a black cast iron pan with golden melted cheese, ground beef, and green bell peppers
Jana Rae

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!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Main Course, Pasta
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 430

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

Method
 

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.