Description
A hearty, one-skillet version of traditional lasagna, perfect for easy clean-up and customization with your favorite ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 lasagna noodles
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 zucchini, chopped
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 15 oz ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef. Add chopped onion and minced garlic; cook until meat is browned and onion is soft.
- Add chopped bell pepper and zucchini; stir and cook until softened, about 4 to 5 minutes.
- Pour crushed tomatoes into the skillet and sprinkle in Italian seasoning; stir well.
- Break lasagna noodles into small pieces and add to the skillet, ensuring they are submerged in the sauce.
- Cover and let simmer on low heat for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally until noodles are tender.
- Drop spoonfuls of ricotta cheese over the top and sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top.
- Cover again and cook for 5 to 10 minutes until cheese melts.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, garnish with fresh basil, and serve hot.
Notes
Use no-boil noodles for quicker preparation and customize with your favorite vegetables or meats.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: lasagna, one pan, skillet meal, easy recipes, Italian cuisine