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    Hungry Healthy Happy » Recipes » Pasta

    Easy Skillet Lasagna

    Published: May 19, 2020 · Modified: Nov 3, 2021 by Dannii · This post may contain affiliate links · 11 Comments

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    Lasagna is probably the ULTIMATE comfort food and it doesn't get any easier than this Skillet Lasagna recipe. Layers of rich meat sauce, pasta and cheese all done in a pan on the hob in under 30 minutes. It freezes really well, so make a big batch for delicious leftovers.

    Skillet Lasagna next to a plate of lasagna and salad.

    We love lasagna. I mean, who doesn't? But it's a fairly labour intensive meal and then you have the wait when it goes in the oven. Not with this recipe! It's all done in one pan, with minimal layering and still all the comforting flavours you know and love from a lasagna. Comfort food just got easy!

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    • Why you will love it
    • How to make skillet lasagna - Step by step
    • What sauce to use
    • What to serve with lasagna
    • Storage
    • FAQs
    • Extra tips
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    Why you will love it

    • Easy comfort food
    • A family favourite
    • Cooks in just 30 minutes
    • Freezes well
    • Easy to make vegetarian

    How to make skillet lasagna - Step by step

    One: Heat the oil in a pan and add the shallots, mushrooms and garlic. Gently cook for 3 minutes until softened.

    Onions and mushrooms frying in a pan.

    Two: Add the mince and cook for 3 minutes until browned.

    Onions, mushrooms and ground beef cooking in a frying pan.

    Three: Add half the tomato sauce (marinara), stir and gently simmer for 2 minutes.

    Onions, mushrooms, ground beef and tomato pasta sauce cooking in a frying pan.

    Four: Put the lasagna noodles on top and add water.

    Onions, mushrooms, ground beef and tomato pasta sauce cooking in a frying pan.

    Five: Add the rest of the marinara.

    Lasagna sheets covered in tomato pasta sauce in a frying pan.

    Six: Top with cheese.

    Skillet lasagna topped with grated cheese.

    Seven: Cover and cook on a low heat for 15 minutes until the cheese has melted.

    A cooked skillet lasagna next to a checked towel.

    What sauce to use

    The sauce is such an important part of a lasagna, so you need to get it right. Which is why we think homemade is best and we use a double batch of our Easy Tomato Pasta Sauce. It's so simple and uses ingredients you probably already have in your cupboard now.

    If you don't fancy making your own sauce, then you can just use a jar of your favourite pasta sauce.

    What to serve with lasagna

    This meal pretty much has it all, but we are definitely a fan of double carbs. So, that means a few slices of homemade garlic bread on the side. Slice up a French stick and then spread it with a mix of butter and crushed garlic. You can then sprinkle it with a little cheese and some dried herbs before putting it in the oven for around 7 minutes.

    We love trying to get greens in to any meal, even if they are on the side. So a big green salad is a delicious addition to this. You could also serve it with our Roasted Garlic and Herb Mushrooms, or Spanish Olives.

    Storage

    Lasagna is always a great batch cook meal for freezing, as it reheats well. After it has fully cooled, portion it out (do some mini portions for kids too, as this is a kid favourite) in to freeze-able containers and it will store in the fridge for up to 3 months. Once it is defrosted you can reheat it the microwave for a couple of minutes or in the oven until it has heated through.

    You can also store this lasagna in the fridge for up to 3 days. We always make extra just because the leftovers are SO good.

    A pan of lasagna with a spoon scooping out some of the filling.

    FAQs

    Can this be vegetarian?

    A skillet lasagna is really easy to make vegetarian. You can use your favourite meat free alternative and follow this recipe in the same way, or you could skip the meat/veggie alternative and use just all vegetables. Bulk it out with mushrooms, aubergines, courgettes and peppers.

    What vegetables can be added to skillet lasagna?

    This lasagna is a great opportunity to get some extra vegetables in your meal. We kept it fairly traditional with shallots and mushrooms, however you could add some finely chopped carrots and celery or some aubergine (eggplant) and courgette (zucchini).
    Once you have added the beef mince, you could wilt some spinach in for a green boost too.

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    Extra tips

    • Make this vegetarian by using a meat alternative, or just bulking it out with more veggies.
    • If you don't want to make your own sauce, you can use your favourite pasta sauce instead.
    • You can use cheddar, Parmesan or mozzarella on this recipe, or even a mixture of the three.
    • This is a great batch cook meal, so make extra and then freeze it for easy week night meals.
    • Give this recipe a green boost by wilting some spinach in at the same time as the beef.
    • If you want to make the cheesy top nice and crispy, then pop it until the grill for a couple of minutes before serving. A good quality, oven-proof pan is recommended for this.

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    Recipe

    Skillet Lasagna with a spoon scooping the filling.

    Skillet Lasagna

    By: Dannii
    Lasagna is probably the ULTIMATE comfort food and it doesn't get any easier than this Skillet Lasagna recipe. Layers of rich meat sauce, pasta and cheese.
    4.93 from 14 votes
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Italian
    Prep: 5 mins
    Cook: 25 mins
    Total: 30 mins
    Servings: 6 portions
    Calories: 344kcal
    Allergens:
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    Ingredients

    • 3 Shallots - peeled and diced
    • 3 Garlic clove - crushed
    • 6 Mushrooms - diced
    • 500 g (1.1 lb) Beef mince
    • 500 ml (2 cups) tomato pasta sauce
    • 5 Fresh lasagna sheets
    • 150 ml (0.66 cups) Water
    • 60 g (0.5 cups) Cheddar cheese - grated

    Instructions

    • Heat the oil in a pan and add the shallots, mushrooms and garlic. Gently cook for 3 minutes until softened.
      3 Shallots, 6 Mushrooms, 3 Garlic clove
    • Add the mince and cook for 3 minutes until browned.
      500 g Beef mince
    • Add half the tomato sauce, stir and gently simmer for 2 minutes.
      500 ml tomato pasta sauce
    • Put the lasagna noodles on top and add water.
      5 Fresh lasagna sheets, 150 ml Water
    • Add the rest of the marinara.
    • Top with cheese.
      60 g Cheddar cheese
    • Cover and cook on a low heat for 15 minutes until the cheese has melted.

    Notes

    • Make this vegetarian by using a meat alternative, or just bulking it out with more veggies.
    • If you don't want to make your own sauce, you can use your favourite pasta sauce instead.
    • You can use cheddar, Parmesan or mozzarella on this recipe, or even a mixture of the three.
    • This is a great batch cook meal, so make extra and then freeze it for easy week night meals.
    • Give this recipe a green boost by wilting some spinach in at the same time as the beef.
    • If you want to make the cheesy top nice and crispy, then pop it until the grill for a couple of minutes before serving. A good quality pan is recommended for this - we use the Circulon Ultimum Frying Pan(aff).

    Nutritional Information

    Serving: 1portion | Calories: 344kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 560mg | Potassium: 674mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 461IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 110mg | Iron: 3mg
    DisclaimerThe nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.

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    Comments

    1. Janice Pattie

      July 08, 2020 at 1:53 pm

      5 stars
      Brilliant recipe and, as I only had dried lasagne, I used that with a little more water and an extra 10 minutes cooking. Perfect! I’ll be making this again.

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      • Dannii

        July 08, 2020 at 7:31 pm

        So glad you enjoyed it.

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    2. Luci

      May 20, 2020 at 4:46 pm

      5 stars
      I love an easy, tasty skillet lasagna! I paired it with a side salad and it was delicious! I can't wait to make this lasagna again.

      Reply
    3. Charla

      May 20, 2020 at 3:06 pm

      5 stars
      I'm very excited by the concept of a skillet lasagna. Such a genius idea, why did I think of that. I'm so doing this!!

      Reply
    4. Traci

      May 20, 2020 at 3:06 pm

      5 stars
      We love this lazy lasagna! It's super easy and you better double up because you'll always want more more more! LOL

      Reply
    5. Michelle

      May 20, 2020 at 3:01 pm

      5 stars
      This looks amazing! And thanks so much for the veggie tip, going to make this for dinner tonight. Lasagna in 30 minutes is my kind of lasagna!

      Reply
    6. veenaazmanov

      May 20, 2020 at 2:15 pm

      5 stars
      Amazing combination and delicious dish.My family loves such amazing meals.

      Reply
    7. kim

      May 20, 2020 at 1:49 pm

      5 stars
      This is such a fabulous recipe! So easy and tasty! I'll definitely be making this again.

      Reply
    8. Toni

      May 20, 2020 at 1:27 pm

      5 stars
      I love that it is really easy to make! Thanks for the recipe!

      Reply
    9. Mahy

      May 20, 2020 at 12:47 pm

      5 stars
      It's been a while since I made lasagna, and I have been meaning to make it for quite a while now. This recipe is so inspiring I need to make it this week!

      Reply
    10. Amanda Wren-Grimwood

      May 20, 2020 at 9:04 am

      5 stars
      That looks perfect for a busy evening and low in calories too!

      Reply

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