This easy one-skillet lasagna is a quick, delicious dinner that is made in less than half the time of traditional lasagna and cooks entirely in one skillet.
Originally published 8/21/13. Updated with new photos and tips 7/6/18.
When I’m baking, I can spend hours in the kitchen, and I’m completely happy to be there. For some reason, I just don’t feel the same way when it comes to making dinner.
I enjoy coming up with new dinner recipes, but there are a lot of nights that I just want to get something on the table as quickly as possible.
So, I have several recipes that are my quick and easy go-to dinners – like this Easy One-Skillet Lasagna.
This simple skillet lasagna recipe is ready – start to finish – in about 30 minutes, and it doesn’t require much prep, so it’s great for those I-don’t-feel-like-making-dinner nights.
It’s also super tasty, and it is something that everyone at my house will eat. And since it’s made entirely in one skillet, there isn’t much to clean up (yay!).
Can I use a different type of noodle in place of the egg noodles?
Yes! Egg noodles cook up faster and softer than a semolina noodle. If you would like to substitute a different type of noodle, you’ll need to make some adjustments to the recipe.
First, I’ve found that non-egg noodles take longer to cook. The directions on the pasta package should give a good place to start with the time adjustment.
Second, I’ve also found that I needed more liquid in the recipe when I used other types of pasta. I end up adding 1 extra cup of water and 1-15 ounce can crushed tomatoes to make the sauce the consistency that I like.
Can I use a different type of meat in place of ground beef?
Yes! Ground Italian sausage, ground turkey, or even ground chicken can all be used in place of the ground beef.
What to serve with this skillet lasagna
- 30 Minute Garlic Knots
- Simple green salad
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Easy One-Skillet Lasagna
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 cup diced onion
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 2-15 ounce cans diced tomatoes undrained (I like to use the tomatoes with onion and garlic)
- 15 ounces tomato sauce
- 1 cup water
- 12 ounce package mini lasagna noodles
- 4 ounces part skim ricotta cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups shredded Italian cheese blend
- Basil
Instructions
- In a large skillet, brown ground beef over medium-low heat.
- Drain grease from ground beef, and return it to the skillet.
- Add the onion, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes.
- Add the garlic and Italian seasoning, and cook for 30 seconds.
- Stir in tomatoes, tomato sauce, water, and noodles.
- Cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes, or until noodles are al dente.
- Stir in ricotta, and add salt and pepper to taste.
- Remove from heat, and top with Italian cheese blend.
- Let the lasagna sit for about 5 minutes for cheese to melt. If I already have the oven on, I just pop the pan in (make sure it’s oven safe first, though) and let the cheese melt. It takes about 3-4 minutes.
- Top with fresh basil just before serving.
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Comments & Reviews
Tracy Quinlan says
I’m trying this tonight! I added two hot Italian sausages (out of the casings) for added flavor! I made it it my Lodge Dutch oven and used up nearly all the space!
Kate says
The addition of the Italian sausage sounds really good! It definitely makes a lot. I hope you enjoy! =)
Jenny says
Tried this and it tasted delicious but I had to alter how I made it. I have a large Lodge iron skillet and thought for sure that would be big enough to handle this but after adding the sauce and the tomatoes and the ground beef – I added the noodles and it was overflowing so much I couldn’t stir it without noodles coming out all over the stove. After 10 minutes the noodles were still pretty crunchy so I ended up pouring the whole thing into a giant cooking pot, boiling it all for another 10 minutes (and I added a little more sauce. I only used about 6 oz of egg noodles so I’m not sure what the problem was. Oh well! The faste is the important thing even if it was more of a one-pot lasagna rather than a skillet lasagna.
Kate says
I’m glad you were able to make it work! Yeah, I have a large (extra large?) skillet that I use for this recipe. I would guess that if the noodles weren’t covered in sauce, then that’s probably why they were still crunchy after 10 minutes. Again, glad you got it to work! =)
Pamela @ Brooklyn Farm Girl says
Lasagna is one of my favorite dishes, so I love how easy you made this recipe! Looks great!
Kate says
Thanks!! =)
Erin {Delightful E Made} says
Stopping by from Show Stopper Saturday. Have pinned this gorgeous looking dish for dinner at our house. Looks amazing!
Tara says
Made this recipe last night and it was delicious! My hubby requested that we put it in the rotation, and it was a huge hit with the kids, too. Thanks for sharing!
Kate says
That’s awesome!! I’m so glad that you and your family enjoyed it! Hearing things like that makes my day! So, thank you for taking the time to come back and let me know.
Debi says
Gorgeous! I am all over Easy and this Lasagna is a must make! Thank you for sharing on Thursday’s Treasures. I’m featuring this on Week 102.
Amber @ Dessert Now, Dinner Later! says
I made this a long time ago & it is really good! Thanks for reminding me! I’ll have to make it again soon!
Kate says
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Karly says
I need to make this soon! Thanks for linking up with What’s Cookin’ Wednesday!
Kate says
Thanks so much for hosting it! =)
Lyuba@willcookforsmiles says
I have been drooling over this lasagna ALL WEEK! Finally get to tell you that you will be featured tomorrow on Show Stopper Saturday!
Kate says
Thanks so much! That’s awesome!! =)
Ann says
yum!!… skipping lunch and visiting your blog was a mistake!!
Ann
Kate says
That’s the worst! Looking at food when you’re starving is just plain torture!
Carrie @ Frugal Foodie Mama says
I think I must pin almost everything you link up at Marvelous Mondays! It all looks so yummy! :) I love this idea. Kind of like my easy one pot lasagna soup and my family LOVES that, so I am sure they would love this too.
Debi @ That Crafty Lunch Lady says
This looks really good and I’m all about making easy supper dishes too! Thanks for sharing. I’ll be pinning to find again soon!
Kate says
Thanks so much!! =)
Jocelyn says
My son really liked this. Unfortunately, my husband did not. He found the texture to be too different from traditional lasagna. I am disappointed that I can’t add this to my repertoire because it is super easy and uses staples I usually have on hand. Thank you, though, and keep those recipes coming!!
Kate says
I’m sorry that your husband didn’t like the lasagna, but I’m glad that your son did. I have a couple dinner recipes in the works, so I hope you’ll find one that your whole family will enjoy!
Shari says
This is so great! I can now have one of my favorite meals even on busy nights. This looks delicious!! I stopped by from the link party at This Gal Cooks. :)
Kate says
Thanks so much!! I hope you enjoy it! =)
Julie @ This Gal Cooks says
I know exactly how you feel about cooking, Kate! I love to cook. But during the week, I don’t always feel like cooking something that takes a long time to make after I get off work. This is perfect!
Pinning and sharing on FB and Twitter. Thanks for sharing at Marvelous Mondays!
Ashley says
I’m the same way, at the end of the day I just want something on the table quick. This looks SO good, pinning to make this week!
kateheartseating says
I’m glad it’s not just me! =) Thanks so much, Ashley! I hope you enjoy it!
Heather @ French Press says
this looks PERFECT!!
kateheartseating says
Thanks so much, Heather!! =)
Stephanie R says
This looks so delicious, not to mention this is like the first lasagna recipe that I have ever seen that I think I could actually make!
kateheartseating says
Thanks!! It really is easy. =)
Melanie @ Just Some Salt and Pepper says
This is perfect! I love lasagna, but almost never want to spend the time to make it.
kateheartseating says
Thanks! It’s my husband’s favorite food. It takes forever to make the traditional way, so I’m right there with you on not wanting to spend the time! =)
Happy Valley Chow says
Wow that look sooooo delicious! Great lasagna and great recipe :)
kateheartseating says
Thanks so much!! =)