Description
Irresistible Skillet Lasagna delivers comfort straight from Italian kitchens, melding rich tomato sauce with perfectly layered pasta and melted cheese. Hearty pasta lovers savor this one-pan wonder that brings restaurant-quality flavor directly to home dinner tables.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- ½ lb (226 grams) 93% lean ground beef
Cheeses:
- ¾ cup part-skim cottage cheese
- ¾ cup part-skim shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Liquid and Vegetable Base:
- 2 ½ cups crushed tomatoes
- 2 ½ cups chicken bone broth
- ½ tablespoon olive oil
- ½ medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley (plus more for garnish)
- ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
Pasta:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) pasta (e.g., Mafalda, Campanelle, bow-tie, broken lasagna noodles, or gluten-free pasta)
Instructions
- Prepare a creamy herb mixture by blending cottage cheese, Parmesan, and chopped parsley in a small mixing bowl, then set aside.
- Sear ground beef in a large oven-safe skillet over high heat, seasoning with salt, and cook until the meat develops a rich, brown color, approximately 5 minutes.
- Incorporate finely chopped onions and minced garlic into the browned beef, sautéing until the vegetables become translucent and fragrant, about 4-5 minutes.
- Pour crushed tomatoes, bone broth, and fresh basil into the skillet, stirring thoroughly to create a harmonious sauce base.
- Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, then carefully add uncooked pasta, ensuring each piece is fully submerged in the liquid.
- Cover the skillet and reduce heat to medium, allowing the pasta to cook and absorb the sauce, stirring intermittently to prevent sticking, for 18-20 minutes until pasta reaches desired tenderness and sauce thickens.
- Remove skillet from heat and delicately distribute the prepared cheese mixture across the surface without disrupting the pasta layers.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese evenly over the top of the dish.
- Position the skillet under the broiler on the second rack, cooking on high for 3 minutes until cheese melts and develops a golden-brown crust.
Notes
- Enhance flavor by using freshly grated Parmesan cheese instead of pre-packaged for a more vibrant taste profile.
- Select lean ground beef to reduce excess fat while maintaining rich, meaty texture in the dish.
- Customize the recipe for vegetarian diets by substituting beef with plant-based crumbles or diced mushrooms for similar hearty consistency.
- Control sodium levels by using low-sodium bone broth and adjusting salt
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 33 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg