Lazy Lasagna Skillet 🍝🧀🥩🔥 All the Cheesy, Saucy Lasagna Comfort — None of the Fuss or Stacking

This one-skillet wonder brings you everything you love about lasagna — melty cheese, meaty red sauce, tender pasta — without the layering, baking, or wait time. It’s fast, family-friendly, and built for second helpings straight from the skillet.

Pure lasagna energy, minimal effort.

Ingredients (Serves 4)

For the meat & aromatics

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 lb ground beef (or Italian sausage)
• Salt and pepper
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp dried oregano
• ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 small onion, finely chopped

For the sauce & pasta

• 1 (14 oz) can crushed tomatoes or marinara
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 cups low-sodium beef or chicken broth
• 8 oz uncooked pasta (mafaldine, broken lasagna noodles, penne, or rotini)
• Optional: splash of balsamic or a pinch of sugar

For the cheesy finish

• ½ cup ricotta or cottage cheese
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan
• Optional: chopped parsley or basil for topping

Instructions

Step 1: Brown the meat
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add beef, season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Brown and crumble, then stir in garlic and onion. Cook 2–3 minutes until fragrant and soft.

Step 2: Build the sauce
Stir in tomato paste and cook 1 minute. Add crushed tomatoes and broth. Bring to a simmer.

Step 3: Add pasta and simmer
Stir in pasta. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender and sauce is thick. Add a splash more broth or water if needed.

Step 4: Cheese it up
Dollop ricotta over the top, then sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan. Cover and cook 2–3 minutes until melty, or broil uncovered for 1–2 minutes for bubbly top.

Step 5: Serve hot
Garnish with parsley or basil. Scoop straight from the skillet.

Flavor Variations

• Use sweet or spicy sausage for extra flavor
• Add spinach, zucchini, or mushrooms with the sauce
• Swap in no-boil lasagna noodles (broken up) for extra authenticity
• Add a layer of béchamel or spoonful of pesto before serving
• Use fontina or provolone for cheesy variation

Pro Tips

• Don’t overcook the pasta — stop when just al dente
• Let it rest 2 minutes before serving so the sauce thickens slightly
• If using ricotta, swirl it slightly into the pasta before serving
• Keep extra broth handy in case the skillet dries out
• Want crispy cheese? Hit it under the broiler for 1–2 minutes

Final Thoughts

Lazy Lasagna Skillet delivers the layered comfort of traditional lasagna without the commitment. It’s cozy, quick, and endlessly riffable — the kind of dinner that tastes like you worked harder than you did.

Brown it. Simmer it. Serve it straight from the pan. 🍝🧀🥩🔥

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