Skillet Lasagna
Made with bowtie pasta, ground beef, ricotta and mozzarella cheese, this easy skillet lasagna recipe is the perfect dinner for a busy weeknight. All the flavors of traditional lasagna without the work.
Equipment
- Large Skillet This Anolon 12" Skillet is ideal for making one-pan meals!
Ingredients
- 1 lb. ground beef you can also use ground turkey
- 2 Tablespoon dried minced onion
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic or about 2 cloves, minced
- 1 (15 oz. can) tomato sauce no sugar added is ideal
- 1 (15 oz. can) diced tomatoes
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
- 2 cups water
- 8 oz. bowtie pasta or any other medium sized pasta
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- Fresh Italian flat leaf parsley and/or basil for topping and serving optional
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the ground beef. While it is cooking add in the minced onion and garlic. Brown completely and drain off any excess fat.
- Continue to heat the skillet over medium-high heat and add in the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, uncooked pasta, Italian herbs, garlic salt and onion powder. Stir well to combine and add in the water.
- Bring the ingredients to a simmer, and then reduce the heat to medium-low. Cover skillet, and cook on medium-low heat for 10-12 minutes or until pasta is cooked to al dente.
- Once pasta is cooked, add in dollops of ricotta cheese and the shredded mozzarella. Cover the skillet with a lid, and let the cheeses melt, continue to simmer on low for an additional 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
- Serve with shredded Parmesan cheese and a sprinkling of Italian parsley or basil, if desired.
Notes
Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Will keep for up to 5 days refrigerated.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 413kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 33gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 94mgSodium: 624mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g
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