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May 14, 2020

Easy Skillet Lasagna Recipe

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This Easy Skillet Lasagna Recipe only takes 30 MINUTES and ONE POT to make! Bursting with classic lasagna flavor, this stove top lasagna is quick, easy and oh so cheesy .. and so much easier to make than traditional lasagna. #skilletlasagna #skilletlasagnaeasy #skilletlasagnaeasyonepot #skilletlasagnaeasyweeknightdinners #30minuteskilletlasagna #stovetoplasagna #stovetoplasagnaonepot

This Easy Skillet Lasagna Recipe only takes 30 MINUTES and ONE POT to make! Bursting with classic lasagna flavor, this stove top lasagna is quick, easy and oh so cheesy .. and so much easier to make than traditional lasagna. The perfect way to make lasagna without using your oven!

Skillet lasagna

Stove top skillet lasagna.  Yup, just like THAT I have your attention.

If you are looking for an easy skillet lasagna recipe, this is it!!

I confess, classic Italian dishes are my jam!

Chicken Parmesan, White Chicken Lasagna, classic lasagna ..  these are all ultimate comfort food meals.

But lasagna has to be my favorite! The tender lasagna noodles, the spaghetti sauce, the 3000 pounds of cheese (swoon!).

lasagna without the oven

As much as I love homemade lasanga, what I don’t love about my favorite lasagna recipe is the time it takes to make it.

… and all the dishes that goes into making a pan of lasagna.

… and heating up my oven in the middle of summer in Florida.

So what if we take the all of the extra work, extra pans and cranking up the oven out of the lasagna making equation and instead make a skillet lasagna.. aka stove top lasagna… in just 30 minutes?

That’s right!!! Making homemade lasagna without using your oven!!

Put all of those things together and now we have the perfect 30 minute meal, Easy Skillet Lasagna Recipe. Now any night can be lasagna night!!

One Pot Lasagna Skillet in a white bowl

stove top lasagna

When it comes to easy beef lasagna, this deconstructed lasagna recipe is my favorite.

First, you have tender lasagna noodles cooked perfectly in your favorite spaghetti sauce using just ONE pan.

One pan!!! That means you aren’t destroying your kitchen and using have a dozen vessels to serve up a pan of traditional lasagna.

Let’s also take a minute to talk about cheese. This stove top lasagna recipe has three kinds of cheese in it. THREE!

Mozzarella cheese, ricotta and Parmesan cheese because you simply can’t have lasagna unless its cheesy lasagna. What is the actual point if it’s not???

Did I mention you don’t even need to boil the lasagna noodles separately??? Win.. win.. win!!

why this skillet lasagna is the best

  • This skillet lasagna is a quick and easy take on your favorite traditional lasagna recipe.
  • Making homemade lasagna without the oven! hello!
  • Made using only one pan, this is a family favorite 30 minute meal.
  • This stove top lasagna recipe saves you time by using only one pan and no pre-boiling noodles!
  • Perfect comfort food, this skillet lasagna is a deconstructed lasagna ready in half the time.
  • No more waiting for special occasions just to enjoy you favorite lasagna recipe!

To make this Easy Skillet Lasagna recipe, you will need:

  • Ground beef or turkey
  • Spaghetti sauce
  • Ricotta cheese
  • Parmesan cheese
  • Mozzarella cheese
  • Lasagna noodles
  • Water
  • Garlic cloves
  • Onion
  • Sugar (optional)
  • Seasonings
  • Basil

how do you make stove top lasagna?

Start by browning a pound of ground beef in a large skillet over medium high heat and once cooked, drain the grease and return the meat to the pan. 

Add in the chopped onion and garlic and cook for 1 – 2 minutes.

One Pot Lasagna Skillet ground beef

Next, break up lasagna noodles into bite sized pieces and add to the pan. 

Add in your favorite spaghetti sauce, water and seasonings and stir to combine. 

Stir lasagna noodles and push them gently down into the sauce until they are all covered in the liquid. 

Cover and simmer for 15 – 20 minutes or until al dente.  Stir the noodles occasionally to make sure they do not stick together. 

Once lasagna noodles are cooked, remove cover and spoon in ricotta, basil and Parmesan cheese.

One Pot Lasagna Skillet ricotta cheese

Stir to combine.  Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top and cover again for 3-4 minutes or until cheese is melted.  Serve immediately.

pro tips for perfect skillet lasagna

  • I use a large, deep skillet (with a lid) to make this lasagna recipe but any large pan should work.
  • Be sure to use regular lasagna noodles in this recipe and not the no-boil / pre-cooked kind. 
  • Each time you stir your skillet lasagna, be sure to gently push down on the pasta so that it’s all submerged in tomato sauce before recovering with the lid.
  • Use your favorite fresh herbs. I use just basil but feel free to use a combination of basil, oregano, thyme, parsley. 
  • Be sure to taste and adjust seasonings at the end before topping with the mozzarella cheese. 
  • I prefer to add a bit of sugar to my spaghetti sauce but feel free to omit this if you are a die hard fan of your sauce.
  • Customize this easy lasagna recipe to suit your tastes. Want to use Italian sausage instead of ground beef? Go for it! Want to add veggies? Do it!! Make this recipe your own!!

cooking lasagna noodles

Need one extra reason to love this stove top lasagna? You don’t need to boil the lasagna noodles separate and ahead of time for this deconstructed lasagna recipe. 

That is the beauty of this easy one pot meal, the heat from the stove and the liquid from the sauce is enough to cook the lasagna noodles for you.

One Pot Lasagna Skillet noodles

ricotta cheese substitute

If ricotta cheese is just not your thing, you can still easily make and enjoy this easy skillet lasagna recipe.

Cream Cheese is a great substitute as is cottage cheese, a quick bechamel sauce, a mix of mozzarella and Parmesan cheese and even regular sour cream.

more easy 30 minute meals

  • Easy Baked Fish Tacos
  • Cheesy Taco Chicken Quesadillas
  • Baked Taco Pasta Casserole
  • Pasta Primavera
  • Baked Tortellini Casserole

Enjoy ♥ Heather

Skillet lasagna

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Skillet lasagna

Easy Skillet Lasagna Recipe

This Easy Skillet Lasagna Recipe only takes 30 MINUTES and ONE POT to make! Bursting with classic lasagna flavor, this stove top lasagna is quick, easy and oh so cheesy .. and so much easier to make than traditional lasagna. 
5 from 12 votes
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 6 each
Calories: 596kcal
Author: Heather - A Wicked Whisk

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 48 ounces spaghetti sauce
  • 2 cups water
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 large onion chopped
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 tablespoon sugar optional
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons fresh basil
  • 12 ounces lasagna noodles broken

Instructions

  • Start by browning a pound of ground beef in a large skillet over medium high heat and once cooked, drain the grease and return the meat to the pan.  
  • Add in the chopped onion and garlic and cook for 1 - 2 minutes. Next, break up lasagna noodles into bite sized pieces and add to the pan.  Add in your favorite spaghetti sauce, water and seasonings and stir to combine.  Stir noodles and push them gently down into the sauce until they are all covered in the liquid. Cover and simmer for 15 - 20 minutes or until al dente.  
  • Stir the noodles occasionally to make sure they do not stick together. Once noodles are cooked, remove cover and spoon in ricotta, basil and Parmesan cheese. Stir to combine. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top and cover again for 3-4 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • I use a large, deep skillet (with a lid) to make this lasagna recipe but any large pan should work.
  • Be sure to use regular lasagna noodles in this recipe and not the no-boil / pre-cooked kind. 
  • Each time you stir your skillet lasagna, be sure to gently push down on the pasta so that it's all submerged in tomato sauce before recovering with the lid.
  • Use your favorite fresh herbs. I use just basil but feel free to use a combination of basil, oregano, thyme, parsley. 
  • Be sure to taste and adjust seasonings at the end before topping with the mozzarella cheese. 
  • I prefer to add a bit of sugar to my spaghetti sauce but feel free to omit this if you are a die hard fan of your sauce.
  • Customize this easy lasagna recipe to suit your tastes. Want to use Italian sausage instead of ground beef? Go for it! Want to add veggies? Do it!! Make this recipe your own!!

Nutrition

Serving: 1.5cup | Calories: 596kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 52g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 20g | Cholesterol: 175mg | Sodium: 1700mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin C: 6.6mg | Calcium: 7500mg | Iron: 0.7mg
Tried this recipe?Mention @AWickedWhisk or tag #AWickedWhisk!

Update Notes: This post was originally published in April of 2018 but was republished with an updated recipe, new photos, step by step instructions and tips in May of 2020.

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Filed Under: 30 Minute Meals, Beef Recipes, Comfort Food, Main Dish, One Pot Meals, Pasta, Rice and Potatoes Tagged With: deconstructed lasagna, easy lasagna recipe, lasagna without oven, skillet lasagna, stove top lasagna

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  1. AvatarSheri says

    October 3, 2019 at 8:22 pm

    5 stars
    I made this tonight using whipped cream cheese instead of ricotta. It was fantastic!

    Reply
    • AvatarMichael Kirby says

      January 18, 2020 at 9:13 pm

      Thanks for the tweak Sheri, I will have to give it a try.

      Reply
  2. AvatarMary Kreider says

    August 20, 2019 at 6:47 pm

    I look forward to receiving the recipes. They look so good and most appear easy to make. thank you. Do you have a recipe for egg foo young and the brown gravy sauce that goes over it. Also, orange chicken in sweet/ sour sauce? I enjoy your recipes and how fast and easy they come together. Thanks, Mary

    Reply
    • AvatarMichael Kirby says

      January 18, 2020 at 9:51 pm

      Sorry to say Mary we do not have a recipe for either of those recipes but we will keep them in mind. thanks for the inquiry.

      Reply
  3. AvatarCarmy says

    April 15, 2018 at 1:27 pm

    5 stars
    I LOVE making one pot lasagna! Mainly because I’m lazy and don’t want to layer but I love how much faster and easier it is. your pictures are making me want to whip up one right now.

    Reply
  4. AvatarSara says

    April 14, 2018 at 8:02 pm

    This looks like a great weeknight meal. We are in the midst of baseball season with 2 kids, so a one dish meal often saves the night!

    Reply
  5. AvatarPriya Srinivasan says

    April 14, 2018 at 2:55 pm

    I m a fan of meals like this! I once made an one pot lasagna and we loved it! Your post reminds me of that and I want to make some with lots of cheese on top!!

    Reply
  6. AvatarVeena Azmanov says

    April 14, 2018 at 2:31 pm

    5 stars
    YUM YUM YUM!!! Its fantastic! This looks sooooo good! Is good food and this looks like one of the BEST!! I can’t WAIT to try this! Thank you for this great recipe!

    Reply
  7. AvatarSandhya Ramakrishnan says

    April 13, 2018 at 10:09 pm

    I love the deconstructed lasagna recipe. One pot meals are my favorite ever and they are so convenient for weekday dinners. Love that we don’t have to cook the noodles separately!

    Reply
  8. AvatarGloria says

    April 13, 2018 at 6:05 pm

    5 stars
    We love lasagna, but it is not the best recipe to make during the week. This on the other hand is the answer to that problem. Sounds like a great dinner plan to me.

    Reply
  9. AvatarNicole says

    April 13, 2018 at 4:03 pm

    5 stars
    I’ve actually never made lasagna in a skillet, I must give this one a try. I think it’s a brilliant idea especially for weeknights.

    Reply
  10. AvatarLauren says

    April 13, 2018 at 12:16 pm

    5 stars
    This is the perfect weeknight dinner meal! Anything that can be made in one pot is a home run for me!

    Reply
  11. AvatarKaryn Ryan says

    April 13, 2018 at 12:05 pm

    5 stars
    Yummy what a delicious recipe.. great family dinner. I know my boys would love this & the fact that its one pot and a 30 min dinner as well, whats not to love

    Reply

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