Easy Skillet Lasagna

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.

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!

Why you will love it

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.

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

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

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

Five: Add the rest of the marinara.

Six: Top with cheese.

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

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.

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Recipe

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:

Dairy

Gluten

Meat

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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.