Description
Skillet lasagna delivers a quick, one-pan twist on classic Italian comfort. Layered with rich marinara, melted cheese, and tender pasta, this streamlined recipe brings restaurant-quality flavor directly to your dinner table without extensive preparation time.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 2 pounds (907 grams) ground beef
Pasta and Sauce:
- 12 ounces (340 grams) bow-tie pasta, uncooked
- 24 ounces (680 grams) pasta sauce
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) water
Cheese and Herbs:
- ½ cup (120 grams) ricotta cheese
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup (50 grams) Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 cup (30 grams) fresh spinach, chopped
- ½ cup (15 grams) fresh basil, chopped
Seasonings:
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 3 teaspoons onion powder
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Crumble the ground beef into a spacious skillet, seasoning with garlic powder and onion powder. Sauté over medium flame until the meat transforms into a rich, caramelized brown, eliminating any lingering fat.
- Introduce pasta sauce, uncooked bow-tie pasta, and water into the skillet. Thoroughly integrate the ingredients, ensuring an even distribution.
- Elevate the mixture to a vigorous boil, then reduce heat to a gentle simmer. Seal the skillet with a lid and allow the contents to meld together, approximately 17-20 minutes, until pasta reaches perfect tenderness.
- Meanwhile, craft the cheese blend by whisking ricotta, egg, spinach, basil, Parmesan, flour, remaining garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a separate mixing vessel. Blend until the mixture achieves a harmonious consistency.
- Once pasta has softened, artfully distribute generous spoonfuls of the ricotta blend across the skillet’s surface, creating an even landscape of creamy pockets.
- Return the lid and let the cheese mixture gently set for an additional 5 minutes, allowing flavors to intermingle.
- Plate the lasagna while piping hot, optionally adorning with a sprinkle of Parmesan and fresh basil leaves for an elegant flourish.
- Preserve any remaining portions in a sealed container within the refrigerator, consuming within three days. Gently reheat using stovetop or microwave methods.
Notes
- Quickly whip up this one-pan wonder in under 40 minutes, perfect for busy weeknight dinners.
- Skip the traditional layering process and enjoy a simplified lasagna that delivers full Italian flavor without complex preparation.
- Use fresh basil and spinach to boost nutritional value and create a vibrant, herbaceous taste profile.
- Opt for bow-tie pasta as a fun alternative to traditional lasagna noodles, adding playful texture and visual appeal.
- Ensure even cooking by stirring occasionally and maintaining low heat during the simmering process.
- Refrigerate leftovers promptly and consume within three days for optimal taste and food safety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 58 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg