Easy Skillet Lasagna has all the flavors of traditional lasagna without the hassle of layering noodles. Ground beef, Italian sausage, pasta, marinara sauce, ricotta, and melted mozzarella come together in one skillet for a hearty, cheesy family dinner.
Traditional lasagna has always been part of our Christmas Eve dinner, but I wanted an easier version for busy weeknights. This skillet lasagna brings together those familiar flavors without having to build all those layers.
“Yum, this skillet lasagna looks so good! All four of my kids still live at home, so when I make lasagna I have to make a huge one.”
Why I Love This Recipe
About the Ingredients
- Ground Beef: Adds hearty flavor to the skillet lasagna.
- Italian Sausage: Adds extra seasoning and richness. Use mild or hot sausage.
- Ricotta Cheese: Creates the creamy, cheesy layers.
- Mozzarella Cheese: Melts into a gooey, cheesy topping.
- Marinara Sauce: Use your favorite jarred or homemade sauce.
- Egg: Helps bind the ricotta cheese mixture.
- Romano Cheese: Adds a salty, savory flavor.
- Garlic Powder: Seasons the meat and cheese mixture.
- Pasta: Use ribbon pasta or broken lasagna noodles for an easy skillet version.
Be sure to check out the full recipe and ingredient list below
How to Make Easy Skillet Lasagna
Cook the Pasta: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Cook the pasta according to the package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Brown the Meat: In a large oven-safe skillet, brown the ground beef and Italian sausage until fully cooked. Drain any excess grease.
Prepare the Cheese Mixture: In a blender, combine the mozzarella, Romano cheese, egg, ricotta, and garlic powder. Blend until combined.
Add the Sauce and Pasta: Stir half the marinara sauce into the cooked meat. Add the drained pasta and mix well.
Add the Cheese: Stir half the ricotta mixture into the pasta. Spoon the remaining cheese mixture over the top in large dollops.
Finish and Bake: Pour the remaining marinara sauce over the skillet. Bake at 350°F for 60 minutes, until hot and bubbly.
Rest and Serve: Let the lasagna rest for 5–10 minutes before serving.
Tips I Found Helpful
- Use a large oven-safe skillet: Make sure there’s enough room for the pasta, sauce, and cheese.
- Drain the meat: Remove excess grease after browning the beef and sausage.
- Cook pasta until al dente: This helps prevent mushy noodles when the lasagna bakes.
- Let it rest: Wait 5–10 minutes before serving so the cheese can set slightly.
- Store leftovers: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Reheat until hot throughout.
Easy Skillet Lasagna
Easy Skillet Lasagna combines ground beef, Italian sausage, pasta, marinara sauce, and three cheeses in one skillet. All the flavors of homemade lasagna without layering noodles!
Ingredients
- ½ pound ground beef
- ½ pound Italian sausage
- 16 ounces ricotta cheese
- 16 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 4 cups marinara sauce
- 1 egg
- ½ cup grated Romano cheese
- 2 tablespoons garlic powder
- 1 box ribbon pasta or broken lasagna noodles
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Cook the pasta according to the package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Brown the ground beef and Italian sausage in a large oven-safe skillet until fully cooked. Drain excess grease.
- In a blender, combine the mozzarella, Romano cheese, egg, ricotta, and garlic powder. Blend until combined.
- Stir half the marinara sauce into the cooked meat.
- Add the cooked pasta and stir to combine.
- Mix half the cheese mixture into the pasta.
- Spoon the remaining cheese mixture over the top in large dollops.
- Pour the remaining marinara sauce over the skillet.
- Bake at 350°F for 60 minutes, until hot and bubbly.
- Let rest for 5–10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use a large oven-safe skillet for this recipe.
Cook the pasta until al dente to prevent it from becoming too soft while baking.
Let the lasagna rest for 5–10 minutes before serving.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
6Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 887Total Fat: 50gSaturated Fat: 24gUnsaturated Fat: 25gCholesterol: 194mgSodium: 1905mgCarbohydrates: 48gFiber: 8gSugar: 11gProtein: 59g
Lasagna is one of my favorite meals! Definitely pinning this recipe for later! Thank you for sharing at Merry Monday this week 🙂
Yum, this skillet lasagna looks so good!
All four of my kids still live at home, so when I make lasagna I have to make a huge one.
This will be enough 🙂
Thank you SOOO MUCH!!!
This looks excellent. I will save this and try very soon.
Does it matter what size skillet you use for your recipes? I haven’t seen a size listed and an New to the wonderful world of cast iron cooking. Thanks.