This 30 Minute Skillet Lasagna recipe is a real game changer. The noodles cook in the sauce and is topped with a creamy cheese mixture at the end. It’s fast, easy and tastes just like it’s traditional counterpart.
If you are craving a cheesy casserole but do not have hours to make and bake it, then try making this delicious skillet lasagna. It only takes 30 minutes.
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The Skillet Lasagna recipe is a great date night or Valentine’s Day dinner. Why not spend a romantic night in. This recipe is easy to prepare and clean up so you have more time to spend with your loved one. It has all the rich flavor of traditional lasagna but so easy to make.
Lasagna first arrived on tables in Naples, Italy during the Middle Ages. Originally used for special occasions, it is now a staple in everyone’s households. But now we can make it quicker, easier and just as fabulous.
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Why We Love This Easy Skillet Lasagna Recipe
Skillet Lasagna is a great date night or Valentine’s Day dinner. Why not spend a romantic night in. This recipe is easy to prepare and clean up so you have more time to spend with your loved one. It has all the rich flavor of classic lasagna but so easy to make.
- 30 Minute Meal: Have this meal on the table in just thirty minutes.
- Easy Ingredients: All found in pantry or fridge..
- Family Friendly: Everyone will be begging for seconds or thirds of this skillet lasagna.
- Adaptable: Can make it low-carb, meat free, dairy free, etc…
- Makes Great Leftovers: One pot lasagna is perfect for lunch the next day.
Ingredient Notes to Make Skillet Lasagna Recipe
- Italian Sausage: Ground sausage or links with the casings removed.
- Sauce: Bottled Marinara sauce and Alfredo sauce or make your favorite.
- Cheese: Whole Milk Ricotta Cheese, Mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese grated.
- Noodles: 13-16 oz Regular Lasagna noodles, do not use the no-cook variety.
See the recipe card below for a complete list of the ingredients with measurements.
Variations and Substitutions for One Pot Lasagna
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- Sausage: Replace the sausage with ground beef, ground turkey or even use a meat alternative for a vegetarian dish.
- Veggies: Red Peppers, tomato or mushrooms. Even replace the noodles with zucchini pasta.
- Cheese: Use dollops of cottage cheese in place of the ricotta. It works well for this one pan recipe.
How to Make One Pot Easy Skillet Lasagna Recipe
This is the perfect weeknight meal. The one pan lasagna is amazing for a quick and easy dinner that everyone will love.
These are the basic steps for making stove top lasagna . Refer to the full, printable recipe card below for detailed instructions.
STEP 1: BROWN
First, brown the sausage in a large skillet. Then add the spaghetti sauce to the pan.
STEP 2: BROKEN LASAGNA NOODLES INTO SAUCE
Next, break the noodles up into small pieces so they cook evenly and are easy to eat and noodles are tender, then add to sausage mixture, stirring occasionally. Then stir in the Alfredo sauce.
STEP 3: CHEESE ON TOP
Finally, in a small bowl mix the mozzarella and other cheeses and dollop on top of the pasta and cover and let simmer for a few minutes until the cheese is melted.
Recipe FAQs for the Best Skillet Lasagna
Expert Tips for Making This Quick and Easy Lasagna Recipe
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- Italian Seasoning: Use your favorite Italian Seasoning along with salt and pepper to season the lasagna.
- Add Fresh Herbs: Top with fresh basil or fresh parsley.
- Sprinkle: Add more cheese to the leftovers and place under the broiler to melt.
- Short cut tip: Feel free to add as many tips as you need in this section
- Variation tip: Cook in the instant pot or slow cooker for an easy lasagna. Serve with a side salad and dinner is ready.
- Heat: A little red pepper flakes sprinkled on top adds a little heat.
What to Serve with 30 Minute Skillet Lasagna Recipe
30 Minute Skillet Lasagna
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds Italian sausage, casing removed
- 24 ounces Marinara sauce, 1 jar
- 13-16 ounces Lasagna noodles, do not use the no-cook variety
- 15 ounces Alfredo sauce, 1 jar
- 1 cup Whole milk ricotta cheese
- ½ cup Mozzarella cheese, shredded
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon All Purpose Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley, minced
Instructions
- Brown the sausage in a large skillet over medium-high heat; cook for 5-7 minutes, until no longer pink.
- Drain any excess fat from the skillet.
- Add the marinara sauce to the sausage in the skillet; bring to a boil.
- Break the noodles into bite sized pieces and add to skillet.
- Cover, reduce heat and simmer for 16 – 18 minutes or until noodles are tender.
- While the pasta is cooking, combine the ricotta, mozzarella, parmesan, minced garlic, House Seasoning and parsley; set aside.
- When pasta has finished cooking, stir in Alfredo sauce.
- Top with dallops of cheese mixture.
- Cover and simmer for 3 minutes, or until the cheese is heated through and has started to melt.
Expert Tips
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- Italian Seasoning: Use your favorite Italian Seasoning along with salt and pepper to season the lasagna.
- Add Fresh Herbs: Top with fresh basil or fresh parsley.
- Sprinkle: Add more cheese to the leftovers and place under the broiler to melt.
- Short cut tip: Feel free to add as many tips as you need in this section
- Variation tip: Cook in the instant pot or slow cooker for an easy lasagna. Serve with a side salad and dinner is ready.
- Heat: A little red pepper flakes sprinkled on top adds a little heat.
Estimated Nutritional Information
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This recipe is my personal adaption of an ethnic-inspired recipe. It is not intended to be an authentic recipe. I’ve recreated this recipe because I enjoy the flavors and I want to encourage my readers to expand their tastes and try new flavor combinations. The recipe, ingredients, and processes may have been adapted to make the recipe accessible to the average American. I have provided links to authentic versions of the recipe in the post above. I encourage you to visit these pages and learn more about the traditional version(s) of this recipe.
I don’t like Alfredo sauce, do I have to use it? Can I substitute something in its place or just omitted completely?
Yes! You can always modify the recipes to your liking!
My noodles didn’t cook! 🙁 what did I do wrong?!
If you followed the directions exactly they should have. Mine always do.
The recipe says to add water along with marinara sauce. How much water? It’s not listed. Thank you.
That was a typo…there is no water in this recipe. The recipe card has been updated.
Thank you for answering so quickly. This recipe sounds easy and yummy, I want to give it a try.