One Pan Skillet Lasagna

This easy One Pan Skillet Lasagna has all the hearty, cheesy flavor of traditional lasagna, but made in just 30 minutes with one pan and no layering required.

Ready IN

35 mins

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By Lauren Allen

August 29, 2025Updated:June 23, 2026

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Skillet Lasagna checks all the boxes.

This Skillet Lasagna is like my lazy version of the classic; it comes together in one skillet (yes, really!), and it’s on the table in about 30 minutes! It has all the cheesy, saucy, comforting goodness of classic lasagna and it’s extra kid-friendly. Less mess, less stress, and all the lasagna flavor? That’s a win in my book!

Don’t miss my other one-pan meals or other pasta recipes like Instant Pot Spaghetti, Mongolian Noodles, Penne alla Vodka, or Baked Mac and Cheese.

How to Make Skillet Lasagna

Brown Beef: Sauté ground beef in olive oil over medium-high heat. Season with salt and pepper, brown fully, and drain excess grease.

Assemble: Add garlic, onion, pasta sauce, and seasonings. Season with salt and pepper, to taste then bring sauce to a simmer. Stir in dry pasta and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until pasta is tender, about 13–15 minutes. Stir in mozzarella and parmesan, then dollop ricotta on top. Cover the pan for a few minutes to warm the cheese.

Serve: Garnish with fresh basil and enjoy immediately with a side salad or french green beans and breadsticks or garlic rolls.

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One Pan Skillet Lasagna

Lauren Allen

Time

35 mins

(Prep 10 minsCook 25 mins)

Servings

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

25 mins

Total Time

35 mins

Servings

ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound ground beef
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon dried minced onion
24 ounces pasta sauce
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
8 ounces bite-size pasta, penne, rigatoni, or farfalle
1 1/2 cups water
salt, to taste
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup ricotta cheese
2 to 3 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, for topping

Instructions

STEP 1

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and season with salt and pepper. Brown meat and remove some of the grease.

STEP 2

Stir in garlic, minced onion, pasta sauce, oregano, basil, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

STEP 3

Bring sauce to a simmer and stir in pasta and water. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat and simmer until pasta is cooked through, about 13 to 15 minutes.

STEP 4

Remove from heat. Stir in parmesan and mozzarella cheese. Spoon a few scoops of ricotta on the top, and cover for a few minutes to allow the cheese to warm. Top with fresh basil. Serve immediately.

Notes

Make Ahead Instructions: To prep ahead of time, make the recipe up until adding the pasta. Store it in the refrigerator and add pasta and water when ready to finish cooking.

Meat: Substitute ground turkey or use half ground Italian sausage for added flavor.

Cheese: Substitute cottage cheese for ricotta and substitute shredded cheddar or provolone for mozzarella.

Veggies: Add chopped bell peppers, mushrooms, spinach, or other chopped veggies and sauté when adding the spices.

Nutrition

Calories: 533kcal, Carbohydrates: 41g, Protein: 26g, Fat: 27g, Saturated Fat: 10g, Cholesterol: 78mg, Sodium: 652mg, Potassium: 697mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 9g, Vitamin A: 1175IU, Vitamin C: 6.5mg, Calcium: 228mg, Iron: 3mg

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