Skillet Lasagna

Easy Skillet Lasagna is effortless to make, but packed full of flavor with Italian sausage, spinach, creamy ricotta, and gooey cheese. This simple, one pot dinner only takes 30 minutes to serve!

Skillet Lasagna recipe maintains the rich, delicious flavor of traditional lasagna, but leaves out any extra work.

Substituting a jar of quality marinara saves you steps, but doesn’t sacrifice taste. In addition, using sweet Italian sausage links instead of ground beef adds even more seasoning.

Those classic Italian flavors of fennel, oregano, and basil meld perfectly with creamy ricotta, freshly grated parmesan, and gooey mozzarella on top.

Need a traditional recipe for company or the holidays? Try the best gluten-free lasagna recipe, which is a hit with everyone!

Ingredients Needed

Make homemade lasagna in minutes using this one pan, easy skillet version. Not only is this a quick and easy weeknight dinner recipe, but it’s also a perfect way to use up those broken lasagna noodles!

• Sweet Italian sausage
• Marinara – jarred or homemade
• Lasagna noodles – regular or gluten free
• Parmesan cheese – Use freshly grated parmesan to melt into the sauce.
• Fresh spinach – If your family isn’t a fan of spinach, this may be eliminated. Alternatively, use thawed, well drained, frozen chopped spinach in its place.
• Ricotta cheese – Mixes into the sauce to give it a creamy, smooth taste.
• Grated mozzarella – An essential topping for the best ooey, gooey lasagna!

How to Make Easy Skillet Lasagna 

1. Brown Italian sausage in an ovenproof or cast iron skillet.
2. Add marinara and water. Bring to a boil, then add broken lasagna noodles. Cover and cook until noodles are tender.
3. Remove lid and add fresh spinach to wilt.
4. Stir in ricotta and parmesan cheese to make the sauce nice and creamy. Top with mozzarella cheese and serve.

Want to make a healthy version?

Not only is this dish full of flavor but it’s packed full of vitamins and minerals from the spinach and tomatoes. Just like pizza pasta, the recipe can easily be adapted to lighten calories.

Here are some healthy substitutions:

• Substitute low fat cottage cheese for the ricotta
• Swapping out turkey Italian sausage maintains the taste, but saves 168 calories per serving.
• Leave out the meat entirely. See above for how to make Skillet Lasagna vegetarian.
• Reduce the mozzarella cheese topping to 1/2 cup

Want more easy, healthy recipes? Try oven chicken cacciatore or slow cooker carne asada!

Vegetarian Skillet Lasagna

Trade the Italian sausage for chopped vegetables to make vegetarian skillet lasagna! I recommend a combination of mushrooms, onions, and peppers, but feel free to use any preferred vegetables.

1. Instead of using Italian sausage, substitute 2-3 cups of chopped veggies, such as mushrooms, onions, or peppers. Sauté in a splash of olive oil until tender, then season with salt and pepper.
2. Add the marinara and water and bring to a boil. Add noodles, cover, and lower heat to a simmer. Cook for 15 minutes, or until noodles are al dente.
3. Increase spinach to 6 cups and finish the recipe as written with ricotta, parmesan, and mozzarella.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Can I Use Cottage Cheese?

Yes. I recommend using an equal amount of full fat cottage cheese, but low fat cottage cheese may be substituted to reduce calories. Alternatively, use cubed, softened regular or light cream cheese.

Can Gluten Free Noodles Be Used?

Yes. Check the package for cooking times. Gluten-free noodles also have a tendency to stick together more, so occasionally stir the sauce, breaking up noodle chunks. Since gluten free lasagna noodles tend to get mushy fast, cook them to just al dente.

Can I Make it in a Cast Iron Skillet?

Yes. Any skillet may be used. If you want to stick the lasagna in the oven to brown cheese, make sure your pan is oven safe.

Can I Use Different Pasta?

Yes. Substitute bow tie pasta, rotini, or penne for the lasagna noodles. You will need 3 cups of dry pasta.

What can I serve with it?

Finding an easy side to go with skillet lasagna can be tricky since it’s such a filling dish. Therefore, I wrote a complete guide for what to serve with lasagna, with recipes, tips for serving, and the best side dishes.

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This recipe first appeared on Easy Good Ideas