Stove Top Lasagna

Skip the oven and savor the rich, comforting flavors of classic lasagna in a fraction of the time with this one-pan Stove Top Lasagna recipe! Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish combines hearty ground beef or Italian sausage with a savory blend of crushed tomatoes, aromatic garlic, and Italian seasoning, all simmered together with broken lasagna noodles for an effortless, no-layering-required meal. Topped with dollops of creamy ricotta and gooey layers of melted mozzarella and Parmesan, it's a cheesy, indulgent dinner that's ready in just 50 minutes. Garnish with fresh basil for a touch of elegance, and enjoy this crowd-pleasing favorite straight from the skillet. Whether you're feeding the family or looking for an easy, flavorful pasta dish, this recipe is a surefire hit! Keywords: stove top lasagna, one-pan lasagna, easy skillet dinners, weeknight pasta recipes, no-bake lasagna.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef (or Italian sausage)
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 28 oz crushed tomatoes
• 15 oz tomato sauce
• 2 tsp dried Italian seasoning
• 1 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp sugar (optional, to balance acidity)
• 8 uncooked lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
• 2 cups water or broth
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

In a large, deep skillet or sauté pan, heat over medium heat. Add the ground beef (or Italian sausage) and cook, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.

Step 2

Add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds, until fragrant.

Step 3

Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, dried Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and sugar (if using). Mix well to combine.

Step 4

Add the broken lasagna noodles to the pan, ensuring they are mostly submerged in the sauce. Pour in the 2 cups of water or broth and stir gently.

Step 5

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Cover the pan with a lid and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the noodles are tender, about 15-20 minutes. Add more water if the sauce gets too thick during cooking.

Step 6

Once the noodles are cooked, remove the pan from the heat. Dollop spoonfuls of ricotta cheese over the top of the lasagna and spread gently.

Step 7

Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese and grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the top. Cover the pan again and let the residual heat melt the cheeses, about 5 minutes.

Step 8

Garnish with fresh basil (if using) and serve hot. Enjoy your stove top lasagna, straight from the pan!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3239.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4283.2

Total Fat 181.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 87.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 652.5mg	0%
Sodium 5767.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 427.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 29.8g	0%
Total Sugars 49.8g
Protein 242.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 3422.2mg	0%
Iron 23.0mg	0%
Potassium 3743.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 37.9%

Protein: 22.5%

Carbs: 39.6%