This Easy Skillet Stovetop Lasagna is a weeknight dinner game changer. It’s everything you love about lasagna, but one skillet on your stovetop, super simple and no mess.
Updated: This post was first published here at the BHK in April 2020. I’ve since updated the post and added a VIDEO below. I thought it would be perfect for a reshare this holiday season.
Hey there folks. Just a few more days until Christmas. Are you ready?
I’m ready as I’ll ever be. This year is going to be super low key for us because of what’s going on in the world, but it’ll still be special.
We plan on spending time at home having movie nights, catching up on some good books, new Netflix series and playing a few new board games that are on our list from Santa.
We’re going to make the best of it. Hope you are too.
In between our game playing, reading and TV watching, we’ll need to whip up some quick and easy delicious meals to keep us all satisfied.
I’m a fan of lasagna, but when I’m busy, it’s not one of the first things on my list of things to make for dinner….unless it’s my absolutely Easy Skillet Stovetop Lasagna. It’s a total game changer!
No boiling noodles ahead of time, no layering, no oven, just one skillet, on your stovetop and you’ll be enjoying an Italian favorite in just about 30 minutes.
Easy Skillet Stovetop Lasagna Ingredients
• ground beef
• Italian Sausage
• onion
• garlic, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes
• marinara sauce
• lasagna noodles
• ricotta cheese
• parmesan cheese
• parsley, salt and pepper
• shredded mozzarella cheese
• basil leaves
It’s everything you love about lasagna, just super simple and no mess. Are you buying what I’m sellin’? I hope so, because this is one of the best dinners to come out of my kitchen like ever.
I’ve used a combination of ground beef and sweet Italian sausage, jarred Marinara and a creamy combo of ricotta, shredded mozzarella and Parmesan to make this lasagna super flavorful, cheesy and delicious.
I know you folks are going to LOVE how easy this skillet stovetop lasagna version is. It’s a must this homebound holiday season! Enjoy!
I’ll be sharing a simple dessert this Wednesday, instead of my usual Thursday this week. It’ll be the perfect little fun, sweet treat for you and the kiddos over Christmas break. Stay tuned.
A Few Cook’s Notes for Easy Skillet Stovetop Lasagna Recipe:
I used sweet Italian sausage for this recipe, but you could also use hot Italian sausage.
You can use a deep 12-inch skillet or a 4 or 5-quart Dutch oven for this recipe.
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Easy Skillet Stovetop Lasagna
Print Recipe Pin RecipeIngredients
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 1/2 lb. bulk sweet Italian sausage
- 1 cup yellow onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp. Italian seasoning
- 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
- 1 24-oz. jar marinara sauce
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 8 lasagna noodles, uncooked and broken into roughly 2-3-inch pieces
- 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese, divided
- 1 tsp. dried parsley
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella, divided
- 1/4 cup basil leaves, chopped
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, Italian sausage and onion. Cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon until no longer pink and until onion is translucent. Drain fat. Return to the stove and add the garlic. Cook for 2 minutes.
- Add the Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, marinara, water and noodles. Mix well. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer, cover and cook for 15 minutes.
- In a small bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, half of the Parmesan cheese, parsley, salt, pepper and half of the shredded mozzarella cheese. Dollop the mixture over the noodles in the pan. Cook, covered for an additional 5 minutes. Uncover and sprinkle with remaining mozzarella, Parmesan cheese and chopped basil. Serve immediately.
What a journey – you must have been exhausted! Definitely needed this comforting dish then – I love the simplicity of it – and it’s not missing anything. Perfection :)
It was long, but happy we got back safely Alex! Hope you give this skillet lasagna a try! Tom and I totally LOVE it!
Love that this one comes together in 30 minutes, Mary Ann! And talk about comforting! We would love this one in our home :) Pinned! Good luck with unpacking and everything! Have a great week.
So much easier than traditional lasagna Dawn, but just as delicious! Hope you have a great week too!
I love lasagna! And I love an easy version even more. Glad you guys made it home safely!
You’d love how easy this lasagna is Kelsie!
Just perfect for a hearty, delicious and easy meal and I’m all about that these days :) I seldom make lasagna, as I just find all the steps so much. This is such a great way to enjoy the flavours without the work!
Me too Jennifer. This skillet version is a game changer!
How’d you know I’ve been craving lasagne? I am buying what you’re selling, my friend! This looks amazing! Pinned!
Woohoo! Thanks Annie!
This is my go-to recipe for lasagna now. So much easier than. The traditional layers. I do one thing differently though and I broil it for 5 mins on high at the end after the cheese is added to the top!
I’m so happy to hear that Barb! I love how easy it is too! Great idea to broil at the end too! Thanks so much for trying the recipe and taking the time to leave a comment! Happy Summer!
Oh Mary Ann – what a drive, 21 hours straight. It exhausts me just to think of it! So glad that you arrived safe and sound and that you’re closer to your boys now.
This skillet lasagna is right up our alley! Definitely happening here in the next couple of weeks. Thank you!
You’re going to love it Marissa! So happy you tried the Italian chopped salad!
This would be such a weird time to be unpacking and trying to restock a house, Mary Ann! I can’t believe you went 21 hours without stopping. Amazing! You’ll need some comfort foods like this lasagna!
Yes Ma’am!
Oh my gosh, Mare!! 21 hours straight through is no joke. I’m glad y’all are home. You must be exhausted!! Traveling wears me out. No doubt you need something quick and this looks absolutely fabulous, and so dang rich! It’s been too long since I made stovetop lasagna… THANK you for inspiring!
It was a tough one Traci! Tom LOVES this lasagna and I love it because it’s so easy!!
I’m so so happy you guys made it back up north safe and sound!! The days really have been flying by recently and I’m in the same boat – dinner time rolls around and I’m frantic! This easy lasagna looks absolutely delicious and like a total lifesaver! I’m pinning immediately and most definitely whipping this together this for dinner this week!
I hope you enjoy it Chey! You’re going to love how easy it is!
21 hours! That sounds exhausting! I imagine dishes like this are totally in order after all that. Glad you made it safely. We must be on the same wavelength, as I just made a “broken Lasagna” dish with a partial box I had in my pantry. But i imagine my fam would love this recipe just as much! And I love the ease of making it! Pinning!
It was tough, but it’s good to be back minus the cold weather! Dishes like this are the perfect warm up!
Glad you made it safely home and are settled in. This dinner looks perfect for when things are crazy but you want a delicious comfort food meal. You just can’t go wrong with lasagna and I love this easy version.
This is such a tasty, easy version Kathy. Hope you give it a try!
Hi, I Made this for dinner tonight. It was sooo good !!! Wa,state has let the stay home order expire. For some reason, I’m still a bit stuck in the stay home thing. I had no ricotta or fresh basil and no cottage cheese. I wasn’t willing to go to the store so here is my improv. Made the recipe according to directions but substituted homemade pesto cubes from the freezer(2) I really had nothing to sub ricotta so I put some heavy cream in to simulate dairy creaminess. It was so delicious. I will definitely make it again but following the recipe. Thanks so much
So HAPPY you enjoyed it Becky! This dish has been a fan favorite. I love your change ups! Thanks for sharing!
Hi Mary Ann, made this again yesterday as Seattle still seems to be in comfort food mode. I actually had all of the proper ingredients this time. It was fabulous! My husband actually requested it. It was so yummy. Thank you for all of your work. This recipe is definitely going to be a regular. Stay healthy.
I’m so happy you and your husband enjoy it Becky! We love it too. I’ll be sharing the recipe in video eventually! Thanks so much for following!
We have made this once before and we are making it again tonight but with ground turkey to reduce the calories. Cant wait!!!
I’m so excited you tried the recipe and enjoy it!! Great idea to substitute with ground turkey. Thanks so much for following the blog!
Can I use no boil noodles?
Hi Erika. No, you’ll need to use regular lasagna noodles. You’ll love this easy dish. It’s one of my husband’s favorites!
The perfect dish…especially while the kids are home! Love the video, Mary Ann! Great job!
Thanks Annie! Hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas!
I always think of lasagna as a good option for Christmas Eve dinner. Your skillet version would make things even easier! Happy holidays to you Mary Ann!!
It’s so much easier than the whole layering thing Katherine. I do love a traditional lasagna, but when I’m busy, this is my go-to!
We just moved to Japan and are living in a hotel. We have no access to an oven and I was craving lasagna. This was the perfect recipe. Made it exactly as written. Will definitely make again. Thank you for a great tasting meal!
So happy you enjoyed it Angela! You’re very welcome. Enjoy Japan!
Love this reshare Mare! There is a time and place for lasagna, for sure! But when you want something quick – I’m all in! I love the organic layers of this lasagna… so much comfort!
Our favorite Traci! Thanks!
I made that tonight for me and my Honey, and it was delicious. And we have leftovers, so I can enjoy it again this week. Thanks for the recipe.
I’m so happy you enjoyed it! The leftovers are the best!
So glad I found this! Easy and delicious. I am not a ricotta texture fan so I used feta. Adds a little bite. Definitely making this again.
Great! So happy you enjoyed Kinberly. So much easier than traditional lasagna!
I love lasagna :) I have read so many recipes for lasagna but this one is unique and amazing. Thanks for the recipe.
I hope you give it a try Camila. It’s delish and so easy!
Thank you for sharing this easiest recipe. I’ll try it on weekend for my husband. Keep sharing.
You’re very welcome Jennifer! This is one of our easy favorites for sure!
Recipe was very good but it took longer than listed to get the noodles soft.
All depends on the exact temperature on your individual stove Susan. So happy you tried the recipe! It’s one of my family’s favorites!
Oh no! I’m cooking it right now and used oven ready noodles. As I’m scrolling thru comments you told someone that no they cannot use no boil noodles. Is my dinner gunna be ruined now?
Hi Teresa. I tested this recipe with regular lasagna noodles not no boil. Let me know how you make out with the no boil.
I am a total lasagna fiend. I make mine about once a year because I like it dripping with cheese.
I made your recipe this evening but tweaked only a few of the ingredients to closer mimic my lasagna. I must say, your recipe is fabulous! It was totally delicious and I could hardly tell the difference between your stovetop method and my baked method. Your measurements and instructions were perfectly bang on!! …though, I did pop it under the broiler for 2 mins to brown the top before letting rest while we ate our salads.
Best stovetop lasagna on the internet!!! Thank you for sharing!!!
Mmmmmm, leftovers tomorrow!!
Such a compliment! I’m honored Sheri! So happy you enjoyed it. And thanks so much for taking the time to leave your comment! XO
Love this recipe! Thank you for sharing. The lasagna is absolutely delicious!!
Yay Ebony! So happy you love it! Happy Holidays!
Hi!
I chanced upon this recipe as I was ‘googling’ for an oventop lasagna recipe for Christmas Eve.
What can I use instead of ricotta cheese?
Hi Shadel. I tested this recipe with the ricotta, but you could substitute the ricotta with mascarpone or cottage cheese flavored with a little salt, pepper and Parmesan cheese.