Skillet Lasagna (Easy One-Pot Meal)

Ingredient Notes

Here’s a quick overview of what you need for this simple pasta dish. Full amounts are in the printable recipe card below.

• Lean ground beef and Italian sausage — I use a combination of beef and pork to get that classic lasagna taste. You can definitely use all beef or all sausage if you prefer or turkey sausage in place of pork.
• White or yellow onion — to add flavor. You can use dried onions or onion powder if that’s easier.
• Marinara sauce — Use your favorite jarred pasta sauce here. For reference, I usually use the Rao’s or Victoria brand. You will also need some water to help cook the pasta.
• Noodles — I love using short, wide noodles that look like mini lasagna sheets if I can find them. In a pinch, I just break up a few sheets of regular lasagna noodles. You can also use bow tie pasta.
• Ricotta cheese and Parmesan cheese — Mix these together and stir into the pasta
• Mozzarella cheese — for the cheesy topping. Use shredded or sliced whole mozzarella
• Seasonings — Italian seasoning, garlic powder, sea salt and black pepper. You can substitute chopped garlic for the powder.
• Olive oil — or butter to cook the onion

How to Make Skillet Lasagna

First, you cook the onion, and brown the sausage and beef in a large skillet. Drain any grease, if necessary. Then, add the pasta sauce, water and pasta. While the pasta cooks, you can combine the Parm and Ricotta in a small bowl. Once the pasta is fork tender, stir in part of the cheese mixture, then drop dollops of cheese into the sauce. Finally, sprinkle the mozzarella on top of the sauce. You can broil the top in the oven if you are using an oven-safe skillet if you like.