Easy Skillet Lasagna

Name: Skillet Lasagna
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef; 2 garlic cloves (minced); 14.5 oz diced tomatoes with basil, oregano and garlic (drained); 26 oz spaghetti sauce; 2/3 c. condensed cream of onion soup (undiluted); 2 eggs (lightly beaten); 1 1/4 c. 1% cottage cheese; 1 tsp Italian seasoning; 9 no-cook lasagna noodles; 1/2 c. shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese; 1/2 c. shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

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By: Julie Evink12 Comments

Posted: 03/20/21

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Craving lasagna but don’t have the time for traditional oven baked lasagna? Make this quick and easy Skillet Lasagna Recipe that’s prepared on the stove top. It only takes 30 minutes and is the perfect weeknight dinner when you are busy. Pair it with a side salad and garlic bread. All your favorite flavors in a quick dinner recipe.

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A skillet with lasagna in it topped with cheese

There are many nights where I want to make my favorite homemade lasagna recipe but I just don’t have the time. That’s when I opt to make this Skillet Lasagna that is so much quicker and easier. Plus, honestly, it still packs a ton of flavor and is probably just as good as traditional lasagna!

Why this recipe works:

It’s ready in 30 minutes for an easy weeknight dinner the family will love.
Easy to keep the pantry staple ingredients on hand to make whenever you are craving lasagna.
Leftovers are even better than the first round of eating this!

Overhead image of Skillet Lasagna Ingredients

Ingredients Needed for Skillet Lasagna

Ground beef – You could also use ground turkey, pork or chicken.
Garlic – Grab a jar of minced garlic or paste and keep it on hand for ease!
Diced tomatoes with basil, oregano and garlic – If you get regular diced tomatoes just seasoning it with these spices to give it more flavor.
Spaghetti sauce – A homemade spaghetti sauce or your favorite jarred sauce will work.
Cream of onion soup – Any cream of soup will work, but we prefer this flavor.
Eggs – Don’t skip these, they bind everything together.
Cottage cheese – You can also use ricotta cheese for a more traditional take on this recipe.
Italian seasoning – Substitute your favorite seasonings to make your own like basil, oregano, rosemary, parsley and thyme.
Lasagna noodles – Grab the no-boil lasagna noodles so they cook quick. This is essential.
Cheese – We used a mix of Colby-Monterey Jack cheese and Mozzarella, but feel free to use cheddar cheese instead in there. Grab a block and grate it yourself for the best “meltability”!

Another great option is to add some vegetables to your lasagna and “hide” them in there! Sauté a green, yellow or red sweet pepper with your ground beef.

Browning hamburger and garlic in skillet

Making meat sauce in skillet for lasagna

Steps to Prepare

Brown Hamburger – Ina skillet over medium heat brown beef with garlic until no longer pink; drain.
Mix – Stir in tomatoes and spaghetti sauce and heat through. Transfer to a bowl.
Combine cheese mixture – In another bowl, combine the soup, eggs, cottage cheese and Italian seasoning.
Layer – Return 1 cup meat sauce to the skillet; spread evenly. Layer with cottage cheese mixture, more meat sauce and half of the noodles, breaking them to fit. Repeat layers of cottage cheese mixture, meat sauce and noodles. Top with remaining meat sauce.
Simmer – Bring to a boil, reduce the heat; cover and simmer for 15-17 minutes. Cook another 10 minutes with lid off to allow the sauce thicken.
Serve – Remove from the heat. Sprinkle with cheese. Let stand for 5 minutes to let it thicken, enjoy!

Leftovers

Allow any leftovers to cool then place in a air tight container in the refrigerator for up to five days.

To freeze put in freezer safe container after it has cooled and store in the freezer for up to three months. When ready to use allow to defrost in the refrigerator overnight and warm in the microwave.

If your family loves lasagna but you hate the time it takes to prepare it. This easy version cuts down on time and makes it super simple but still has all the traditional flavors. Plus you don’t even have to turn on the oven.

Close up image of a plate with a scoop of lasagna on it

What people are saying about this recipe

I just love how easy this recipe is! I can’t wait to add it to the dinner menu this week!

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Adapted from: Taste of Home

Meet Julie Evink

I'm here to help you win in the kitchen again! Life is Busy, Life is Crazy, but that doesn't mean you can't make your family dinner! Julie's goal is to provide you with easy, family, friendly recipes that use pantry staples. Dinnertime will be stress free again!