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Lasagna in a pan with parmesan cheese on top.

Skillet Lasagna Recipe

Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 605kcal
Author: Becky Hardin
7 ingredients and one pan means this delicious lasagna recipe with Italian sausage is an easy weeknight meal!
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Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 pound mild Italian sausage
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 24 ounces tomato basil garlic pasta sauce (1 jar)
  • 2½ cups low-sodium vegetable broth
  • 8 ounces dry lasagna noodles (½ package)
  • ¾ cup ricotta cheese
  • 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese sliced
  • Chopped fresh basil optional, for garnish

Instructions

  • Heat the sausage and minced garlic in a large skillet over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, until browned and cooked. Be sure to break the sausage apart and stir it frequently.
    1 pound mild Italian sausage, 1 tablespoon minced garlic
    A pan with meat, pasta and sauce on a marble countertop.
  • Add the entire jar of pasta sauce and vegetable broth to the pan and stir well.
    24 ounces tomato basil garlic pasta sauce, 2½ cups low-sodium vegetable broth
    A pan of spaghetti sauce with cheese and basil.
  • Cover the skillet and let the sauce come to a boil.
  • Break each noodle into 3 equal pieces and add to the boiling sauce. Stir gently to make sure that all the noodles are covered.
    8 ounces dry lasagna noodles
    A pan of ravioli with sauce and cheese on a marble table.
  • Cover the pan and reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook at a low boil for 20-25 minutes or until the noodles are cooked. You'll want to stir it occasionally so the noodles don't stick to the bottom of the pan, making sure they are covered with sauce as evenly as possible.
  • Once the noodles are cooked, gently stir in the ricotta and top the lasagna with the fresh mozzarella.
    ¾ cup ricotta cheese, 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese
    Lasagna in a pan with cheese and sauce.
  • Cover the lasagna again, turn off the heat, and allow the lasagna to set for 5 minutes so that the cheese can soften and the sauce can thicken.
  • Garnish with fresh chopped basil, optional, and serve hot.
    Chopped fresh basil

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Notes

  • You can use any kind of jarred pasta sauce you like.
  • While ricotta is traditional, you can also use cottage cheese if you prefer.
Storage: Store skillet lasagna tightly covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 605kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 103mg | Sodium: 1356mg | Potassium: 679mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 885IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 295mg | Iron: 3mg