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Cheesy Skillet Lasagna

Cheesy Skillet Lasagna: The One-Pan Comfort You Crave

This Cheesy Skillet Lasagna delivers cozy, cheesy goodness in one pan, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 pound lean ground beef can swap for ground turkey or chicken
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil can substitute with avocado or canola oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt adjust according to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground preferred
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder can use fresh garlic, 1 clove per teaspoon
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder can use finely chopped fresh onions
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano or substitute with Italian seasoning
For the Sauce
  • 2 cups marinara sauce homemade or store-bought
  • 1 cup beef broth vegetable broth for vegetarian option
For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces mafalda pasta can substitute with penne or fusilli
For the Topping
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese can swap with pecorino or nutritional yeast
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese or other melting cheeses like cheddar

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, pour 1 tablespoon of olive oil and add 1 pound of lean ground beef. Brown the beef, about 5–7 minutes. Drain excess fat.
  2. Season the browned beef with 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of black pepper, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of onion powder, and 1 teaspoon of dried oregano. Stir for about a minute.
  3. Pour in 2 cups of marinara sauce and 1 cup of beef broth. Bring to a gentle boil, stirring for about 2–3 minutes.
  4. Add 8 ounces of mafalda pasta to the skillet. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Sprinkle ½ cup of grated Parmesan cheese and 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese over the top. Cover again and let sit off the heat for 2–3 minutes.
  6. Serve hot, scooping out portions and pairing with garlic bread or a side salad.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 15mg

Notes

This Cheesy Skillet Lasagna is a delightful one-pan dish that captures the essence of traditional lasagna with significantly less preparation time.

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