AuthorNutriWiseDifficultyBeginner
This one-pan Lazy Lasagna Skillet delivers all the comforting flavors of lasagna without the layering or extra steps. Made with lean ground beef, a rich tomato sauce, and a golden, broiled cheese topping, it’s an easy, satisfying meal perfect for any night of the week.
1 lb 93/7 lean ground beef
1 small onion, diced
1 small onion, diced
1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
1 tsp Italian seasoning
½ tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
8 oz of your favorite pasta (dry) (track separately if needed)
½ cup part-skim ricotta cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
4 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
¼ cup chopped fresh basil
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Optional Add-Ins:
- Bell peppers, mushrooms, zucchini, spinach, kale, shredded carrots, or any other vegetables you have on hand
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Brown the Beef & Veggies
- In a large, oven-safe skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Add onion, garlic, and any vegetables. Cook until softened, about 3-5 minutes.
- Make the Sauce
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Simmer for 5-7 minutes.
- Combine Everything
- Stir in cooked pasta.
- Dollop ricotta cheese over the skillet and gently mix.
- Broil for a Golden Cheese Crust
- Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese evenly over the top.
- Place under the broiler on high for 2-4 minutes until cheese is melted and golden brown.
- Garnish & Serve
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- Sprinkle with fresh basil and serve hot.
Ingredients
1 lb 93/7 lean ground beef
1 small onion, diced
1 small onion, diced
1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
1 tsp Italian seasoning
½ tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
8 oz of your favorite pasta (dry) (track separately if needed)
½ cup part-skim ricotta cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
4 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
¼ cup chopped fresh basil
Directions
1
Optional Add-Ins:
- Bell peppers, mushrooms, zucchini, spinach, kale, shredded carrots, or any other vegetables you have on hand
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Brown the Beef & Veggies
- In a large, oven-safe skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Add onion, garlic, and any vegetables. Cook until softened, about 3-5 minutes.
- Make the Sauce
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Simmer for 5-7 minutes.
- Combine Everything
- Stir in cooked pasta.
- Dollop ricotta cheese over the skillet and gently mix.
- Broil for a Golden Cheese Crust
- Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese evenly over the top.
- Place under the broiler on high for 2-4 minutes until cheese is melted and golden brown.
- Garnish & Serve
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- Sprinkle with fresh basil and serve hot.
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