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Ultimate 30-Minute One-Pan Skillet Lasagna with Ricotta and Ground Beef

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Make classic lasagna flavor fast with this easy one-pan skillet lasagna recipe. It uses simple ingredients and requires minimal cleanup, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (24 ounce) jar marinara sauce
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 cups water or low-sodium broth
  • 8 ounces no-boil lasagna noodles, broken into 2-inch pieces
  • 1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for topping
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large, deep skillet (10 or 12-inch) over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain excess fat.
  2. Add the chopped onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  3. Stir in the marinara sauce, diced tomatoes, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
  4. Pour in the water or broth and stir well. Bring the liquid back to a gentle boil.
  5. Add the broken lasagna noodles to the skillet, pushing them down slightly so they are mostly submerged in the sauce. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover the skillet, and cook for 12 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, until the noodles are tender.
  6. While the noodles cook, mix the ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, egg, and parsley in a small bowl until combined.
  7. Once the noodles are cooked, remove the skillet from the heat. Dollop the ricotta mixture evenly over the top of the lasagna mixture. Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese over the ricotta layer.
  8. Cover the skillet again and let it stand for 5 minutes off the heat, allowing the cheese to melt completely.
  9. Remove the lid, sprinkle with extra Parmesan cheese, and serve directly from the skillet. This recipe skips the fuss of traditional layering, making it a great alternative to complex meal planning.

Notes

  • If you prefer a leaner meal, substitute ground turkey or chicken for the ground beef.
  • For a richer flavor, use beef broth instead of water when cooking the noodles.
  • This one-pan pasta dinner is a great way to avoid using meal delivery companies when you need a fast, satisfying meal.

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