Best 3 Weeknight Skillet Lasagna Recipes

Indulge in a culinary journey with our Weeknight Skillet Lasagna, a delightful fusion of classic lasagna flavors and the convenience of one-pan cooking. This irresistible dish features tender lasagna noodles, nestled in a rich and flavorful meat sauce, creamy béchamel sauce, and a blanket of melted cheese. Each layer harmonizes to create a symphony of textures and tastes that will tantalize your taste buds. Discover the secrets behind this quick and easy skillet lasagna, along with variations to suit your preferences. From a vegetarian delight to a hearty meat lover's feast, find the perfect recipe to satisfy your cravings.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

SKILLET LASAGNA

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This no-bake skillet lasagna is made right on your stovetop and is a fast and easy alternative to store-bought hamburger mixes!

Provided by Brittany

Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian

Time 45m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

½ pound ground beef
½ (28 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
½ onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
2 teaspoons dried basil
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups dried malfada noodles
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease. Add spaghetti sauce, tomatoes, onion, garlic, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook over low heat until sauce is hot, about 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Cook mafalda noodles at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain.
Add cooked and drained noodles to the sauce and stir until completely coated. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top.
Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
Place skillet under the hot broil and cook until cheese is golden and bubbly, 3 to 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 472.1 calories, Carbohydrate 43.8 g, Cholesterol 73.9 mg, Fat 19.3 g, Fiber 6.5 g, Protein 29 g, SaturatedFat 8.4 g, Sodium 1802.8 mg, Sugar 16.9 g

WEEKNIGHT LASAGNA TOSS

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Watch this video to discover the easy way to make a delicious Weeknight Lasagna Toss! This tasty and fun lasagna toss takes just one skillet.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings, 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 lb. lean ground beef
1 jar (24 oz.) CLASSICO Tomato and Basil Pasta Sauce
1-2/3 cups water
1/4 cup KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing
2 green peppers, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
12 oven-ready lasagna noodles, each broken into 4 pieces
1 cup KRAFT Shredded Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese

Steps:

Brown meat in large saucepan; drain.
Add next 5 ingredients; mix well. Bring to boil. Stir in noodles; cover.
Cook on medium-low heat 10 to 15 min. or until noodles are tender, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Sprinkle with cheese; cover. Let stand 5 min. or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Sodium 480 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 17 g

WEEKNIGHT SKILLET LASAGNA

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Easy skillet meal, perfect for a busy weeknight. Serve with salad and garlic bread. This recipe uses oven-ready noodles, for regular noodles, increase water amount to 2 cups and cook for 30 minutes. If you like spinach in your lasagna, you can add 1/2 cup of thawed frozen chopped spinach, with the other veggies.

Provided by Chef Shantal

Categories Meat

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 lb lean ground beef
1/2 green pepper, chopped
1/2 red pepper, chopped
1/2 white onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (700 ml) jar pasta sauce (I use Chunky Tomato with Herbs)
1 2/3 cups water
1/4 cup Italian dressing (I use Kraft Zesty Italian)
12 oven-ready lasagna noodles (220 g)
1/2 cup ricotta cheese
1 cup Italian cheese blend (I use 4 cheese Italiano)

Steps:

Brown meat and onion in large saucepan; drain fat. Add peppers, garlic, pasta sauce, water and dressing; bring to boil. Add noodles; stir, cover.
Cook over medium-low heat 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until noodles are tender. Remove from heat, stir in ricotta cheese, sprinkle with italiano cheese blend; cover for 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 694, Fat 24.8, SaturatedFat 8.6, Cholesterol 89.4, Sodium 1192.2, Carbohydrate 76.7, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 19.6, Protein 39

Tips:

Use a large skillet to ensure that all of the ingredients cook evenly and that there is enough space for the lasagna to spread out.
Don't overcrowd the skillet with ingredients. This will prevent the lasagna from cooking evenly.
Be sure to brown the sausage and vegetables before adding them to the skillet. This will help to develop their flavor.
Use a variety of cheeses in the lasagna. This will give it a more complex flavor.
Don't overcook the lasagna. It should be cooked until the pasta is al dente and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Conclusion:

This weeknight skillet lasagna is a quick and easy way to enjoy a classic Italian dish. It's perfect for busy weeknights when you don't have a lot of time to cook. The lasagna is made with simple ingredients that you probably already have on hand, and it can be cooked in just 30 minutes. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner, give this weeknight skillet lasagna a try. You won't be disappointed.