Healthy Skillet Lasagna – Ready in Just 30 Minutes
This 30-Minute Skillet Lasagna brings all the flavor of traditional lasagna in a fast, one-pan format — perfect for busy nights when you want comfort without the wait.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4-5 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
- 1 lb ground beef or sausage
- 1 small onion, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2½ cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup broth (chicken or vegetable)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ¾ cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- ¼ cup Parmesan
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt, pepper, red pepper flakes (to taste)
- Optional: fresh basil or parsley
Instructions
- Brown meat in olive oil, add onion and garlic.
- Stir in sauce, broth, seasoning, and pasta. Simmer 15–18 minutes, stirring often.
- Dollop ricotta, top with mozzarella and Parmesan. Cover and cook 3–5 minutes more.
- Garnish with herbs and serve hot.
Notes
- Swap meat for lentils or mushrooms for a vegetarian version
- Add spinach or zucchini for extra veg
- Use no-boil noodles with slightly less liquid