Weeknight Lasagna Toss

Craving the comforting flavors of classic lasagna but short on time? This Weeknight Lasagna Toss is your answer! Perfectly tailored for busy evenings, this one-skillet wonder combines all the hearty goodness of lasagna—rich ground beef, tender pasta, and layers of creamy ricotta, melted mozzarella, and tangy parmesan—into a quick and easy 30-minute meal. Featuring a streamlined cooking method with broken lasagna noodles or mafalda pasta simmered directly in a robust marinara sauce, this dish skips the tedious layering without sacrificing any flavor. Finished with a bubbly cheese topping and optional fresh basil, it's a crowd-pleasing, family-friendly dinner that feels indulgent yet effortless. Say goodbye to the oven and hello to your new favorite weeknight classic!

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 medium onion, finely diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 24 ounces jar of marinara sauce
• 12 ounces uncooked mafalda pasta or broken lasagna noodles
• 2 cups water
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped (optional)

Directions

Step 1

In a large, deep skillet or sauté pan, cook the ground beef over medium-high heat until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat, if needed.

Step 2

Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté until the onion is softened and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in the marinara sauce, water, dried Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer.

Step 4

Add the uncooked mafalda pasta or broken lasagna noodles to the skillet. Stir to submerge the pasta in the sauce.

Step 5

Lower the heat to medium-low, cover the skillet with a lid, and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. Cook until the pasta is tender and the sauce has thickened.

Step 6

While the pasta cooks, in a small bowl, mix together the ricotta cheese, 0.5 cups of shredded mozzarella, and grated Parmesan cheese.

Step 7

Once the pasta is fully cooked, drop dollops of the ricotta mixture evenly over the skillet. Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded mozzarella over the top.

Step 8

Cover the skillet again and let it cook for another 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and gooey.

Step 9

Remove from heat, garnish with chopped fresh basil (if using), and serve hot. Enjoy your Weeknight Lasagna Toss!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2537.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3766.1

Total Fat 170.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 80.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 612.3mg	0%
Sodium 6209.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 351.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 23.8g	0%
Total Sugars 44.8g
Protein 219.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 2973.2mg	0%
Iron 20.5mg	0%
Potassium 3593.8mg	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: 40.2%

Protein: 23.0%

Carbs: 36.8%