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Skillet Stovetop Lasagna with Ricotta

This recipe creates a comforting lasagna flavor using a single skillet, making it a quick option for weeknights. Breaking the noodles allows them to cook quickly in the sauce. This method honors classic flavors in a simplified format.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 550

Ingredients
  

For the Skillet Base
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 lb. Italian Sausage
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 24 oz. pasta sauce store-bought or homemade
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 9 lasagna noodles broken into one to two-inch pieces
For the Topping
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella

Equipment

  • Large, deep skillet
  • Oven-safe skillet (if broiling)

Method
 

  1. Add the Italian sausage and olive oil to a large deep skillet. Cook over medium heat until the sausage is cooked through.
  2. Mince the garlic, add it to the skillet with the sausage, and continue to sauté over medium heat for one more minute.
  3. Add the pasta sauce, Italian seasoning, and water to the skillet then stir to combine.
  4. Break the lasagna noodles into one to two-inch pieces, then stir them into the sauce in the skillet.
  5. Place a lid on the skillet, turn the heat up to medium-high, and allow the sauce to come up to a boil.
  6. Once boiling, give the skillet a brief stir, replace the lid, then turn the heat down to medium-low. Let the noodles simmer in the sauce, stirring occasionally, until tender (about 15 minutes). If the sauce becomes too dry before the noodles are tender, add more water and continue to simmer.
  7. While the noodles are simmering, stir together the ricotta, Parmesan, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl.
  8. Once the noodles have cooked, add the ricotta mixture on top of the noodles in small dollops. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella over top.
  9. Place the skillet under your oven's broiler for a few minutes or just until the cheese is melted and slightly browned (make sure to use an oven-safe skillet, no lid). Alternatively, place the lid on the skillet and continue to cook over medium-low heat until the cheese is melted. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 35gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 850mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 350mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Store-bought sauce is used here for speed. You can substitute your favorite homemade sauce. We break the noodles into smaller pieces so they cook quickly and can be easily stirred into the sauce. You can use other pasta shapes if you prefer, but the cooking time may change.

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