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Quick Skillet Lasagna Recipe with Cheesy Creamy Layers Easy and Delicious

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A quick and easy skillet lasagna that delivers cheesy, creamy layers with tender pasta and rich tomato sauce, perfect for busy weeknights or casual dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pound ground beef or Italian sausage (can substitute ground turkey or plant-based alternative)
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 cups marinara sauce
  • 1 cup water or broth
  • 6–8 pieces uncooked lasagna noodles, broken into smaller sections
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
  • ¼ cup heavy cream (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon fresh basil or Italian seasoning
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  2. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  3. Add the ground beef or sausage and break it up with a spoon. Cook until no longer pink, about 5-6 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
  4. Pour in 3 cups marinara sauce and 1 cup water or broth. Stir together, scraping any browned bits off the bottom of the skillet.
  5. Break the uncooked lasagna noodles into smaller pieces and spread evenly over the sauce mixture. Press them down gently so they are submerged but do not stir.
  6. In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta, shredded mozzarella, grated parmesan, heavy cream, Italian seasoning or basil, salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth and creamy.
  7. Dollop spoonfuls of the cheese mixture over the noodles in the skillet. Spread gently or leave in rustic patches.
  8. Reduce heat to low, cover with a lid or foil, and simmer gently for 15-20 minutes. Check pasta tenderness after 15 minutes; add a splash of water or broth if sauce is too thick.
  9. Remove lid and let the skillet lasagna rest off heat for 5 minutes. Optionally, sprinkle extra parmesan or fresh basil before serving.

Notes

Break noodles into smaller pieces for even cooking. Use low heat and cover skillet to trap steam and soften pasta. Add extra liquid if sauce thickens too much. For a golden crust, sprinkle panko breadcrumbs or extra mozzarella before the last few minutes of simmering. Gluten-free noodles or zucchini strips can be used as substitutes. Heavy cream can be swapped with milk or almond milk for lighter version.

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