Simple Skillet Lasagna w/ Italian Sausage (One Pot!)
This Skillet Lasagna is one of our One Pan Dinner Recipes that is equally perfect for busy weeknights, entertaining guests, or satisfying comfort food cravings. Made start to finish on the stove, this pasta requires no layering or extra fuss. It's the most delicious combo of spicy Italian sausage, jarred marinara sauce, noodles (regular or no-boil!), and of course plenty of mozzarella and ricotta cheese.
Servings: 6
Calories: 502kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb spicy Italian sausage
- 1 cup yellow or sweet onion diced (about 1 small or med onion)
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 22 oz jar marinara sauce (see note)
- 1 cup water
- 6 oz lasagna noodles about 8 sheets, broken into 4 pieces each (see note)
- ¾ cup whole milk ricotta cheese
- 4 oz (about 1.5 cups) mozzarella cheese shredded
- 1 oz (about ½ cup) parmesan cheese shredded
- 1-2 tablespoon fresh basil sliced or chopped
Instructions
- Heat the large skillet over medium high heat. Once hot, add the sausage and cook for 3-5 minutes, or until it is cooked through. While it is cooking, use a spatula or ground meat masher to break it into small pieces. If there is a lot of excess oil, use paper towels to soak up the extra until only ½-1 tablespoon remains.1 lb spicy Italian sausage
- Add the diced onion and cook for another 3 minutes, stirring often.1 cup yellow or sweet onion
- Add the garlic and all the seasonings, stirring well. Allow them to cook for 30-60 seconds.1 tablespoon garlic, 1 teaspoon dried basil, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon dried parsley, ½ teaspoon dried thyme, ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- Pour in the marinara sauce and the water and stir everything together.1 22 oz jar marinara sauce , 1 cup water
- Stir the broken noodles into the sauce gently, then nestle them so that they lay flat and are mostly submerged. Increase the heat to high and bring the sauce to a strong simmer. Once simmering, reduce the heat to low, cover the pan with a lid, and cook for 25-30 minutes. Stir the pasta gently every 5-7 minutes to help the noodles cook evenly.6 oz lasagna noodles
- Once the pasta is al dente, remove the pan from the heat. Sprinkle the parmesan on top, then add drops of ricotta (I use a small cookie scoop or a spoon), then sprinkle the mozzarella in between the ricotta. Pop the whole skillet under the broiler for 2-4 minutes until the cheese is melted and starting to brown slightly. (If you prefer to skip this step, simply replace the lid on the pan for a few minutes to allow the cheese to melt.)¾ cup whole milk ricotta cheese, 4 oz (about 1.5 cups) mozzarella cheese, 1 oz (about ½ cup) parmesan cheese
- Sprinkle with fresh basil and serve!1-2 tablespoon fresh basil
Notes
*Marinara sauce: Some brands come in 24oz jars. That is perfectly fine, you can use the whole jar.
**Lasagna noodles: I have used both oven-ready (no boil) and regular lasagna noodles for this recipe. I typically use regular, but both work well. The oven-ready cook a few minutes faster and absorb a little more liquid. If they are not quite soft near the end of the cooking time but all the liquid is gone from the pan, add another splash of water and allow it to keep cooking until they are soft.
Tips & Tricks
- Break 1-2 noodles at a time for the most control. If you try to break them all at the same time you will get random shards instead of even pieces.
- Measure your 1 cup of water into the marinara jar and shake it up to get every ounce of sauce out!
- When you open the lid to stir each time, allow the water from the lid to drip back down into the pan. This will keep plenty of moisture in there.
- Stir very gently so that you don’t break the noodles.
- After you dish up, fill your skillet with warm water to soak while you eat. This makes cleanup faster!
Nutrition
Calories: 502kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 89mg | Sodium: 874mg | Potassium: 363mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 295IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 309mg | Iron: 2mg
